A Norfolk council has announced more saving measures as it seeks to plug a forecasted £2.2m black hole in funds.
Council tax hikes, higher rental charges and new car parking fees have all been proposed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council for its 2024 budget.
It follows a raft of cuts announced in December last year that included stopping funding for RNLI lifeguards at three of the county's busiest beaches - Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Hemsby.
If approved, Brush Quay car park in Gorleston will no longer be free to use by drivers, who will instead have to pay between £4.50 for a half day and £9 for a full day while season tickets will also be offered.
Tougher car park enforcement to recoup more revenue is also proposed.
The authority's social housing tenants will face a rise in weekly rent next year of about £5, with the average rent costing £111.74 compared to £103.95 last year.
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People living in the district will also see council tax rise, with Band D properties to pay an extra 2.99pc a year.
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Other savings measures previously announced include cuts to parish council grants for parks and open spaces as well as increased fees for council services such as garden waste bin collections.
GYBC is having to use its reserves to balance the books this year but it has warned this is not sustainable and that by 2025/2026, it is forecast to have a funding gap of £2.2m.
Trevor Wainwright, leader of the opposition Labour group at the Conservative-controlled council has said he has "serious concerns" and believes the authority has been harder hit by the financial crisis faced by councils across the country.
"It is a very difficult time. These savings will have to be achieved otherwise we could be in trouble next year."
Councillors will meet on Thursday next week to make the final decision on the budget for this year.
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