Council tax set to rise as budget plans are approved

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Council tax in Leeds will rise by almost five per cent after budget plans for the next financial year were approved.

Leeds City Council said there would be more cash for community services as its plans for 2026/27 were voted through.

Measures to save £46.6m next year were set out in a debate at Leeds Civic Hall.

Councillors were told that despite the required savings, £71.1m in extra cash had been made available for the city.