North Tyneside residents have just over a week to let the local authority how they feel about a prospective rise in council tax of almost 5%.
The local authority is facing a funding gap of around £23m and proposes rising council tax and the adult social care precept to help plug the financial black hole. The council has opened an online survey available on its website until January 22.
The council is asking residents their views on a potential council tax rise of 4.99%. This is in line with central Government proposals in last year's Autumn Statement.
