BURNHAM and Highbridge residents are likely to face a significant rise in the council tax next year - despite only a tiny increase in the cash being demanded by their town council.

Somerset County Council is expected to sanction a 6.5 per cent hike in the unpopular charge - although the rise could end up being more than double that figure.

The authority is currently considering its options, with a decision expected early in the New Year.

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