A North East council leader has said the authority will look to avoid increasing council tax levels by the new 5% maximum.
A new rule announced in chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement means councils with social care responsibilities will be allowed to increase council tax by up to 5% without holding a local referendum.
With council tax bills for Band D properties in Northumberland standing at more than £2,000 in every parish, homeowners could potentially face bills increasing by more than £100.
