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Herbert Soden

Gateshead Council tax set to rise as authority bids to bridge mult-million pound gap

Council tax bills are set to rise in Gateshead as budget proposals are expected to be approved by councillors this week.

Gateshead Council's budget proposals are set to be heard and voted on by authority councillors over two meetings 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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