Residents will be charged more for their parish council in the year ahead, town leaders have confirmed.

Following last year's 55 per cent rise for householders, Ilkley Parish Council has agreed a further rise in its parish precept for 2007 to 2008.

Ilkley Parish Council's total budget for 2007 to 2008 will be £101,850, including £10,000 from the council's criticised reserves pot.

Council Tax payers in the town will be expected to pay a total of £91,850 in the next council year, around £15.31 for the average Band D household, an increase of 30p.

The council's Awards and Projects Committee will meet on January 22, when it is expected to consider council funding for several projects, re-quested by community organisations or suggested by councillors.