Council tax bills set to rise 5%

Council tax bills in Cornwall are set to rise by at least 5%.

County council executives backed a 5% rise in its part of the council tax, an increase of £43.99 on an average Band D property to £923.75 a year.

The county council, which has earmarked spending cuts of 3%, said it is facing a £9m shortfall because the government settlement for next year is not enough.

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said the 3% increase awarded to Cornwall is above inflation.

The final increase will be agreed on 14 February.