00:00Council tax in County Durham will rise by 1.99% this year, following approval by councillors at the Reform
00:07UK-led authority.
00:09The increase applies to the social care precept, while core charges remain unchanged.
00:14Officials said the rise is lower than planned after the council received additional government funding,
00:20with £12.9 million in savings identified to protect services.
00:25Opposition figures criticise changes affecting low-income households.
00:30Council leaders emphasised the increase remains below inflation and compared favourably to other local authorities.
00:37Residents can check the council website for details of their bill and available support schemes.
00:43This is the one of the most important things.
00:44BANTS
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