LOSTOCK Gralam Parish Council look set to charge residents the same rate of council tax in the upcoming financial year.

Despite Cheshire West and Chester Council reducing the amount offered in a grant, Lostock Gralam parish council expect to keep the portion of council tax they charge the same for the 2014/25 financial year.

The parish council confirmed a grant received since Cheshire West and Chester’s formation is to be gradually decreased each year.

As well as the parish council’s precept, the full council tax bill includes a precept for Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire Fire Authority and Cheshire Police Authority.