This is how much council tax you will pay in 2021 if Leeds Council budget approved

Leeds City Council has announced plans for the next hike in council tax charges.
Council tax is set to rise by 1.99 per cent from April 2021, with an additional 3 per cent rise to cover the costs of adult social careCouncil tax is set to rise by 1.99 per cent from April 2021, with an additional 3 per cent rise to cover the costs of adult social care
Council tax is set to rise by 1.99 per cent from April 2021, with an additional 3 per cent rise to cover the costs of adult social care

A 1.99 per cent increase in core council tax has been proposed for the 2021/2022 financial year.

An additional 3 per cent rise is likely to be approved to cover the costs of adult social care, under the adult social care precept.

This would be on top of any rise in council tax.

Micklefield and Otley are the most expensive areas for council tax in the cityMicklefield and Otley are the most expensive areas for council tax in the city
Micklefield and Otley are the most expensive areas for council tax in the city
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The authority says the cuts are due to the pressures of Covid and a failure of central government to provide enough cash to pay for adult social care in the city.

If approved, residents in Leeds are likely to see their council tax increase by 4.99 per cent from April 2021.

Most of the city will see Band D rise from £1,711.15 to £1,796.54, which includes police and fire charges.

But some towns and villages in Leeds pay an extra surcharge on top of what is owed to the council, police and fire - this is called a parish 'precept'.

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This is an estimate of how much council tax each area of Leeds will pay if the 4.99 per cent rise is approved, based on the average Band D charge.

Proposed new Band D rate for every Leeds area from April 2021:

Leeds - £1,796.54

Aberford and District - £1,824.88

Allerton Bywater - £1825.05

Alwoodley - £1811.23

Arthington - £1805.50

Austhorpe - £1796.54

Bardsey cum Rigton - £1828.58

Barwick in Elmet and Scholes - £1815.98

Boston Spa - £1824.26

Bramham cum Oglethorpe - £1832.98

Bramhope and Carlton- £1828.56

Clifford - £1838.29

Collingham with Linton - £1855.07

Drighlington - £1824.78

East Keswick - £1831.19

Gildersome - £1810.30

Great and Little Preston - £1843.08

Harewood - £1806.34

Horsforth - £1814.34

Kippax - £1832.13

Ledsham - £1852.87

Ledston - £1819.28

Micklefield - £1906.02

Morley - £1816.42

Otley - £1892.11

Pool in Wharfedale - £1846.59

Rawdon - £1812.94

Scarcroft - £1829.78

Shadwell - £1838.55

Swillington - £1830.60

Thorner - £1837.38

Thorp Arch - £1850.13

Walton - £1853.18

Wetherby - £1856.94

Wothersome - £1796.54

Leeds Council announces plans to cut 914 jobs

As well as the rise in council tax, proposals to "realign services" are also being considered, which the council says would result in job losses of 97.5 full-time posts.

Combined with savings proposals already put forward by the executive board in September, October and November, there could be total job losses of 914 full time posts.

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The council has also submitted an application on behalf of Bradford, Calderdale, Harrogate, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield and York to form a business rates pool with its fellow Yorkshire authorities.

This means business rates resources will be retained within the region rather than handing them back to central government.

The Spending Review 2020 announced a “pay pause” for all public sector workers with the exception of those earning below £24,000 who are to receive a minimum £250 increase.

The council says it has 'therefore budgeted accordingly' so council staff won't see pay increases next year.

A decision on the plans will be made in February 2021.

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The proposals are part of efforts to deal with a £119million deficit in the council budget.

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “As a council over the last ten years we have consistently balanced our budget through prudent financial management. However the recent government spending review failed to provide sufficient funding for adult social care or to fully close the gap caused by pressures associated with COVID-19.

“Like many other local authorities this leaves the council no option but to look for further savings. We will also continue to engage with the Government to try and obtain further funding to help reduce the impact of budget pressures on services.

“We have already seen a number of valued colleagues leave the council and that impact will continue to be felt as more leave over the coming year. These are incredibly difficult times for Leeds City Council and none of these recommendations have been made lightly.

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“Our staff are showing outstanding commitment, hard work and dedication during these unprecedented times. I would like to thank each and every one of them again for their efforts. They can be assured we will do everything possible to avoid compulsory redundancies.”

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