Five ways to cut your council tax bill as households hit with rise of up to £1,576.57 per year

THOUSANDS will be looking for ways to reduce their council tax bill this month as the fee will typically rise by 5% from today, April 1.

Council tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council to help fund local services. Each council sets its own cost.

The average Band D council tax bill has risen by £109 to £2,280 this April.

But how much you pay can depend on where you live.

For example...