Prices are going up at council car parks across Plymouth as the local authority copes with "rising costs and the rate of inflation". From 14 April, two hours in a city centre long-stay car park ...

Council tax will go up by almost 5% for people living in Plymouth from April. The council said it was facing rising costs and demand in areas such as children's social care placements ...

The leader of Plymouth City Council has predicted the start of an economic recovery - but residents still face a five per cent council tax rise to tackle intense pressure on vital services.