Bolton's council tax is set to rise by more than five per cent after a survey suggested almost two thirds of residents are against the idea.

The increase is one of the measures aimed at addressing a multi-million-pound hole in the budget for the financial year from April 2024.

Some of the other measures are cuts of £8.6m in all areas, from adults' services and children's services to recycling and streetlighting, as well as the use of £10m in reserves.

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All of the above was a part of a consultation which came to a close this month and for which the result was revealed in a report for consideration by the cabinet next week.

Bolton Council's share of council tax is set to rise by around five per cent while the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)'s share of council tax, consisting of the Mayoral Precept and the Police Precept, looks likely to rise as well.

The increase is therefore more than five per cent with some variations in the towns of Blackrod, Horwich, and Westhoughton where there is also a Parish Precept to be paid.

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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 report is for consideration by the cabinet on Monday and the council on February 14.

If it is approved by the council it comes into effect for the financial year from April 2024.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.