MID-Suffolk's element of council tax bills in the district is to increase by 4.5 per cent next year, it was announced today.The district includes Stowmarket, Needham Market, Claydon, Blakenham, and Bramford.

MID-Suffolk's element of council tax bills in the district is to increase by 4.5 per cent next year, it was announced today.

The district includes Stowmarket, Needham Market, Claydon, Blakenham, and Bramford.

That means the tax paid by the owner of a Band D property will in the district will see bills increase by £6.14 to £142.50 - which will be added to county and parish council elements of bills.