00:00In Newcastle, most homes fall into the lower council tax bans, which could matter more if the BBC's new licence fee model is introduced.
00:09Instead of a flat £174.50 fee, the broadcaster is proposing a structure linked to property value, collected through local council tax bills.
00:19In Newcastle, more than 65% of homes are in bands A to C. Band D council tax here averages around £2,050 a year.
00:27BBC services in the region include a look north from Newcastle and BBC Radio Newcastle, serving the wider northeast.
00:34Nine in ten adults in this area access BBC content each week, according to the latest usage data.
00:40Critics warn that tying payments to property might still penalise those on fixed incomes, while supporters argue it reflects financial fairness.
00:48The proposal remains under discussion and would need the backing of ministers.
00:53For now, the current system stays in place, but a regionalised payment model may be on the horizon.
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