A proposal has been put forward to raise Council Tax by 4.99 per cent – the maximum it can be raised without a referendum – as authorities across the country struggle to raise funds to pay for essential services.
But what are those services – and how much does the council spend on them?
Documents being put to councillors reveal the services that are funded by the council, and what proportion is spent in each area.
The statistics reveal how much of every £100 spent goes into which area.
1. Where does Peterborough City Council spend it's money?
Peterborough Town Hall Photo: PT
2. Schools and education including special educational needs
£26.30 of every £100 spent by the council is spent on schools and education including special educational needs Photo: Louis-Paul Photo - stock.adobe.com
3. Adults and older people
£19.90 of every £100 spent by the council is spent on adults and older people Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com
4. Children's social care
£15.80 of every £100 spent by the council is spent on children's social care Photo: Johnstocker - stock.adobe.com