Ladysmith council has approved an amendment to its bylaw to allow for higher utility rates.
Town staff have been directed to increase water and sewer rates by three per cent, which will also affect other service rates.
Council also voted to amend the Waterworks Regulation Bylaw to include a three per cent tax increase, and asked staff to return with updated information on the residential curbside collection services bid.
According to the town, the new bid will include negotiations with the selected contractor to adjust the original tendered amount following proposed changes to collection bins.
