Bolton's council tax is still set to rise more than four per cent – although some 68 per cent of people are in opposition to the move.

The increase is one of multiple measures intended to address a multi-million hole in the budget for the 12 months up to April 2024.

Some of the other measures include cuts of more than £4 million, more than half of them across adults' services and children's services, and the use of reserves to the tune of £10 million.

But it is council tax which is most contentious, as the increase is at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

READ MORE: Bolton's council tax set to rise in spite of opposition.

At the time of a consultation which came to a close last month, the details were not set in stone as the Mayoral General Precept and Mayoral Police Precept were not confirmed. Bolton Council's portion of the bill was set to rise four per cent. 

But these precepts were confirmed at a meeting of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority last week, with this portion of the bill set to rise 4.8 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively.

It means the increase to be considered by the cabinet on February 6 and by the council later in the month is 4.34 per cent in total, with some variations in Blackrod, Horwich, and Westhoughton where there is also a Parish Precept to be paid.

Here is a breakdown of the proposal for people in each band in Bolton.

Here is a breakdown of the proportion of people in each band in Bolton.

The budget is to be considered by the cabinet on February 6 and by the council later in the month.

If approved, it comes into effect in April this year.