Less cash in the coffers from Government leads to rise in council tax

RESIDENTS in North Kesteven will see their council tax rise this year - that's after the council said it is receiving less money than ever from the government.

- BY JAMIE WALLER Local Democracy Reporter

The 2.96 per cent increase means that the tax for average Band D property will rise from £194.40 to £200.16, approximately 12p per week extra.

For the cheaper Bands A and B, which make up the majority of homes in North Kesteven, this will be an increase of £3.84 and £4.48 respectively.

Leaders of the Conservative-run North Kesteven District Council said the increase was necessary to balance the budget as the authority faced uncertain times.

Leader Councillor Richard Wright told the budget meeting on Thursday, February 26: "I would rather not increase it by a single penny, let alone 12.