The council is proposing service cuts following a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and inflation
By Tom Oakley and Georgia RobertsMore than 160 posts could be cut and council tax could rise by almost 5% as a council proposes budget changes to plug a £34m funding gap.
It has said that in addition to these proposals, "more savings" will have to be found over the next two years. Households are set to pay more council tax with rises of 4.99% in the pipeline - the maximum allowed without a referendum. A Band D property would see its bill increase by £78.74 a year Councillor Jonathan Smale, cabinet member for finance, digital and culture at Derby City Council said: "The global and national economic situation has presented councils across the country with unprecedented funding challenges this year.
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