City council proposes 2.9% tax rise

City of Lincoln Council has proposed a 2.9% increase in its share of council tax from April.

The increase would be an extra 17p per week, or about £9 a year, for taxpayers in Band D properties, taking the total to £316.98 across the year.

Band A and B properties, which make up the majority in Lincoln, would pay a total of £211.32 and £246.54 respectively, and £281.76 for Band C.

The increase is due to be discussed at a council executive meeting on 24 February and will need approval from the full council.

The rise is close to the maximum amount of 2.99% allowed for lower-tier councils and is in line with other local authorities, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) makes up the largest share of residents' council tax bills, at just over 70%, and district council and Lincolnshire Police share the remaining sum.

LCC has proposed a 2.99% for its portion of the bill and the police have suggested a 4.59% rise.

If these increases are also implemented, the total bill for Lincoln taxpayers in a Band D property will be £2,260 in the next financial year.

A City of Lincoln Council report said: "Council tax income is a key source of revenue funding by which the council is able to fund the services it delivers in support of its vision and strategic priorities."

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