At the full council budget meeting on Thursday, February 22, a majority of councillors voted to increase the basic rate of council tax by two per cent and the adult social care precept by 2.99 per cent.
The North Yorkshire Police Authority precept will increase by 3.99 per cent and the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority precept will increase by 2.99 per cent.
Council-run car parks will go up from £18 to £20 for the day and rents will increase by an average of 7.7 per cent.
An annual green bin charge of £46.50 was also approved, as well as other service cuts largely to fund adult social care.
YOU’LL FIND MORE ON THIS STORY AND OTHERS AT www.yorkpress.co.uk OR PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE NEWSPAPER ITSELF AVAILABLE SIX DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR LOCAL NEWSAGENT

Heart-Warming Response To Age UK York's 'Stamp Out Loneliness' Campaign
Northern Aldborough Festival Brings Stars to North Yorkshire
LNER And TransPennine Express To See Major Service Changes
Disability Friendly Equipment to be Installed in York Village Play Area
Morrisons Are Hosting Free Pensioners' Christmas Lunches In Its Cafés
Some Could Pay Less and Others More for HMO Parking Permits Ahead of Decision
State-Of-The-Art Building Opens in Major New Chapter for School Near York
'We Are Incredibly Excited' - Business Plans New Retail Concept For York Landmark


