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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Joseph Timan

Part of council tax bill for all Greater Manchester residents to go up by 7.1%

Greater Manchester residents will face a 7.1 pc increase in part of their council tax bill from April as leaders approve spending plans for the next financial year.

Andy Burnham's request to raise council tax for his budget has been approved.

The increase of £12 for Band D properties is made up of £5 for fire services and £7 for the general budget to cover bus reform and homeless shelters.

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