Kingston Council is raising council tax by the most it can without a referendum on the matter.

Kingston Council is raising council tax by the most it can without a referendum on the matter.

The authority has agreed an increase of 2.99%, along with a 2% increase in the adult social care precept, taking the amount to 4.99%

If authorities want to raise council tax by 5% or more, they have to carry out a borough-wide referendum under normal circumstances.

Kingston says it will spend £190 million on vital support and services across the borough over this year and next.