Council Tax in Lancashire is to increase by 3.99% this year.
The increase include a 2% rise for adult social care. This equates to an increase of £1.12 a week on a Band D property.
Lancashire County Council has set the budget for the coming financial year. This increase refers to the County Council's part of the bill, with further rises expected to be announced in the other elements, including the City Council's portion and emergency services precepts.
County Councillor Alan Vincent, deputy leader of the council, said: "Deciding on any rise in Council Tax is always a very difficult decision.
"The cabinet has carefully considered the council's on-going financial situation, taking into account that like all councils we continue to face significant pressures and need to ensure we achieve a financially sustainable position.
"At the same time our priority is to continue to provide the best services possible for the people of Lancashire, particularly our older residents.
"(The increase) will help ensure services for some of our most vulnerable residents are protected.’’
Overall, the authority has announced a raft of measures across a number of sectors, including roads, libraries, support for older people, flood prevention and environmental schemes.
One of the major announcements is the creation of a £5million special investment fund to help Lancashire level up.
It will build on a £12.8million scheme announced last year, whose aim is to encourage major economic recovery in parts of Lancashire which have been hardest hit by the pandemic - stimulating growth, creating jobs and unlocking further investment.
An additional £2.8million will also be spent on top of the usual Highways and Transport budget to ensure road defects which might otherwise have to wait for repair can be dealt with quickly, alongside extra funds to pay for new road signage and additional staff to improve the service.
A further £680,000 will be used to pay for additional gully crews to target drainage work to help prevent flooding across the county.
Partnership work with district councils is also being encouraged, with £470,000 being made available to help public areas be improved and cleaned up through work such as grass cutting, weed spraying and leaf sweeping.
Culture and sport in the county is set to get a huge boost with £900,000 being made available to support these areas. Of this, £300,000 will be made available for new library books, electronic books and audiobooks, while £500,000 will be used to match-fund local community culture and sport initiatives.
To support Adult Social Care an extra £500,000 will be used to increase the reach of the council's Reablement Service, which aims to help older people stay independent in their own homes, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and enable timely discharges if someone has been admitted.
A £100,000 scheme to tackle loneliness and social isolation, which has been made worse by the pandemic, is also planned as well as £100,000 funding for a new Best Start in Life scheme to help young children and their families.
While, £400,000 is be used to create an additional Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) unit at a mainstream school, giving parents more choice to choose a school closer to home and family.
Additional funds of £100,000 are also being made available for help through Emergency Welfare Support.
County Councillor Phillippa Williamson, Leader of the County Council, said: "This is very much a budget which sets out how committed we are to the recovery of Lancashire and our belief we will build back better.
"We also recognise that this is a really hard time for many people, and believe that this package of measures will help those in need.
"We understand how important our role is in supporting our most vulnerable residents, with extra help for adult social care and services to support children, as well as those affected by loneliness and social isolation.
"It also shows that as a council we listen to our residents and want to improve in the areas communities feel most strongly about.
"That is why we have provided extra funding for highways repairs, flood prevention and environmental improvements to make Lancashire a better place to live for everyone."
Lancaster remains best university in North West England in Complete University Guide
'Music with the Mayor' initiative launched to support North Lancashire’s Citizens Advice
DIARY: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer continues his '60 Before 60' challenge
BIG FIGHT COUNTDOWN: Tyson Fury's father John headbutts Usyk supporter ahead of undisputed heavyweight title fight
Decision to refuse Galgate housing scheme planning permission upheld following public inquiry
INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: The story of Highest Point festival 2024
INTERVIEW: Lancaster prison officer backed by Tyson Fury wins sport contest ahead of Miss England bid
VIDEO and INTERVIEW: Lancaster schoolboy, 10, makes drum 'n' bass DJ debut at Lancaster festival
Highest Point 'Lancaster Rocks' night cancelled due to thunderstorms warning
Quad bike rider dies after road crash in Morecambe
Morecambe guesthouse couple to star on reality TV show 'Four in a Bed'
PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle on Highest Point festival day one
Mother and son unveiled as new Lancaster mayoral team
New police and crime commissioner for Lancashire begins role
Morecambe homeless man jailed after admitting criminal damage
Firefighters tackle fire at flat in Morecambe
Lancaster youth charity awarded £221,400 towards vision for 'creative youth space' in city
Tennis club near Lancaster unveils new courts after £50,000 fundraising campaign
INTERVIEW: Highest Point chief 'proud' of lineup for 2024 festival
Highest Point festival stage times: all you need to know
