Council tax in Leeds could rise by 2.99 per cent next year, according to budget proposals released by Leeds City Council.
It means those living in 'band B' properties could pay a total of £1,441.67 in council tax, up from £1,399.81.
And those in 'band D' could be paying £1,853.55 - an increase of around £54.
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Setting out its annual budget proposals today (Tues) the council said cost and demand pressures "continue to rise" due to the city "responding and adapting to changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic."
The authority has been required to address an estimated £65.4m budget gap.
It said after taking into account previously identified changes, additional funding, joint investment and the use of reserves, £20.8m remained for the target to be achieved.
The 2022/23 budget proposals, which will be discussed by the council's executive board next Wednesday, include a proposed council tax hike of 1.99 per cent, plus one per cent required by the government for adult social care funding.
Over 60 per cent of the budget is expected to be allocated to health, adults and children's social care.
The council said the proposed annual budget for the next financial year "needs to be seen in the context of the financial challenge the council has faced since 2010."
Since then, the council's annual core settlement funding from the government has reduced by £263m - or 60 per cent.
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said: "As the figures clearly show, we are facing another very challenging year ahead in Leeds, especially with the increasing pressure on local residents through council tax needing to be stretched to cover more services, especially those in adult social care where we have significant demand.
"As a city, Leeds and its residents continue to show remarkable resilience in adapting to the changes in all our lives caused by Covid-19, and we continue to be especially grateful for all our frontline and key workers, especially those in health roles in keeping us safe.
"I am confident we can continue to rise to the challenge through working together, continuing to be ambitious, and showing compassion especially for our most vulnerable residents in the months ahead."
Budget proposals suggest there will be a net increase of 122 full-time equivalent job posts at the council.
Proposals will go out to consultation via a four-week online survey following the discussion of the budget at the executive board meeting next week.
The final budget proposals will then be presented in February before being debated and voted on at that month’s full council meeting.
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