West Norfolk Council (WNC) has proposed a 2.99pc increase in council tax as part of its new budget, alongside changes to how income from a controversial second home premium will be managed.

Councillors say the measures are needed to plug a funding gap of more than £2m over the next three years following cuts to government funding.

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is due to issue a decision on whether to approve the finer details of the scheme by August (Image: Archant � 2007)

If approved by the council,........

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