Appleby
HOUSEHOLDERS are likely to see £4.60 added to their council tax bills in Appleby this year.
Appleby Town Council plans to increase its share of the 2018-19 council tax bill by five per cent.
At their meeting last night (Wednesday) councillors heard it will be the first precept rise for five years.
The average increase for residents of Band D houses will be £4.60 per year.
The £5,253 generated is to be ring-fenced for building repairs.
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