A council tax rise of 4.99% has been confirmed for North Tyneside after councillors voted in favour of the hike.
The hike equates to a council tax Band D property paying an additional £87.98 a year, while Band A properties will pay an extra £58.65. However, despite the rise, the majority Labour group has stated it will protect frontline services and will not close council facilities such as libraries.
The council faces a financial black hole, after mitigations and efficiencies, of over £8m.
