Residents living in Downham Market will have their council tax precept increased by 2pc this financial year - the equivalent of around £2 per household.

Town councillors voted in favour of the increase at the last full council meeting.

Charlie Pyatt, chair of the finance committee, said: 'Households paying £87 this year will be contributing £89 next year as part of their contribution to the precept.

'We've taken into account the needs of various committees and have budgeted this next financial year accordingly - it is very cost-effective.'

He added that it will go towards renovations at the Town Hall as well as various other community services and events organised through the town council.

The total precept agreed for the financial year 2016/2017 was £300,348.62 as well as an additional £17,641.00 grant from West Norfolk Council.