Nottinghamshire County Council and Gedling Borough Council are planning to put council tax up as high as possible from April.
They are now in the process of setting their budgets and council tax rates for the new financial year, which is the 12 months from April.
Inflation and the rising cost of services remain a key concern for councils and other public bodies.
All local households pay a precept in their annual council tax bills, of about 15 per cent of the total, to both Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The rest of the bill depends on whether you live in Nottingham city or Nottinghamshire county.
For residents outside the city, Nottinghamshire County Council will take around 75 per cent of bills.
The other 10 per cent in the county goes to the household’s local district or borough council.
The county council is entitled to raise council tax by up to 4.99 per cent as they provide care services.
The lower tier councils can raise by up to 2.99 per cent.
While council purses are stretched by inflation and greater demand for their services, many are planning on using the maximum increases.
Nottinghamshire County Council
The county council says it will be able to balance its budget for the next two years.
It is proposing a rise of 2.84 per cent plus a two percent rise for a second charge, the Adult Social Care Precept, for a total of 4.84 per cent.
The Cabinet has recommended this rise, and it will be decided by full council on Thursday, February 22.
Gedling Borough Council
Gedling residents will likely be asked to pay 2.988 per cent more.
Budget papers say that it expects to continue increasing council tax at the maximum threshold for the next few years, unless funding from central government improves.
Both Cabinet and full council will meet on Wednesday, February 21 to agree the rates.
Nottinghamshire Police
The precept to pay for Nottinghamshire Police is set by the Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry (Con).
She appeared before councillors earlier this month, asking for their backing to raise it by 4.8 per cent.
She argued the public is willing to pay more to keep the force properly funded, and that freezing tax during uncertain times would have been financially irresponsible.
Councillors agreed with the proposal, and a final decision is expected in the coming weeks.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue
All Nottinghamshire residents are expected to be asked to pay an extra 2.95 per cent towards the fire and rescue service from April.
The proposals will be discussed county councillors on Friday, February 23.
