TAXPAYERS in Warrington are set to be hit with a 3.98 per cent increase in their council tax.

The levy will be discussed during the budget debate at next Monday's council meeting, February 10.

It means residents living in an average band D property will be paying around £60 extra per year.

The Government puts a cap on a two per cent rise, with an extra two per cent allowed to pay for adult social care.

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire have both recommended a 1.99 per cent rises to their allocation.

It would mean the average band D taxpayer in Warrington will be paying £1,777.02 a year from April.

In areas with parish councils, that average rises to £1,811.09.

The council is also proposing a rise of 1.98 per cent for each of the next three years.

The rise is part of a bid to make £14 million of savings over the next 12 months.

The report to go to the council said: "This report presents the proposed 2020/21 budget which includes £14.1m of savings.

"These proposals build upon the work that has been undertaken by the council in previous financial years to address budget challenges and to ensure that over the next 12 months there will be a further underpinning of the council’s medium term financial plan."

The council will be dipping into its reserves to save £1.9 million.