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Herbert Soden

Council tax increase one step closer as top Gateshead councillors rubber stamp latest budget

Council tax bills are set to rise in Gateshead as the borough’s top councillors rubber stamped the latest budget proposals.

At a meeting on Tuesday, the cabinet voted to recommend the budget to councillors who will vote on it at a full meeting later this week.

If the plans are given the go-ahead, council tax bills are set to rise by 2.99%, which includes a 1% precept for adult social care services.

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