By how much is Coventry's council tax set to rise?

Coventry City Council is preparing to raise council tax by the maximum amount allowed without triggering a referendum.

A rise of just under 5% is forecast in the Labour-run authority's pre-budget report.

But the authority says it hopes to avoid service cuts for the first time in more than 15 years.

The report says the tax rise is needed due to "the current financial context facing the council", and it points to the "impact of a higher than planned inflationary environment" and costs associated with adult and children's social care.

As well as avoiding cuts, the council hopes to be able to look at further investment in some services as a result of an increased financial contribution from central government.

A 5% rise on a council tax Band D property in Coventry would equate to roughly £120 extra a year.

The exact increase will be confirmed at a meeting of the Full Council on 24 February, but final bills will also be impacted by any changes to the police and fire services' share of the total.

Reform-led Warwickshire County Council has proposed a 3.89% rise in council tax and is set to vote on its budget on Thursday.

Pre-budget documents highlight the cost of supporting families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as a key reason behind the push for a tax increase.

The council says the increase would work out at about an extra £71 a year for a Band D home.

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