Many of us are going to have to pay heavily for the privilege of living in Oxfordshire.

That has become clear after the Government's decision to revalue homes and adjust and increase the number of council tax bands.

The present bands, fixed nine years ago, have become outdated as property prices have soared. Changes are long overdue.

People in lower-priced homes, including mobile homes, are likely to benefit by paying less in council tax.

But with properties in parts of the county now costing an average £238,000, a 95 per cent rise in four years, it is certain that the majority will pay more, and in some cases considerably more.

Oxfordshire is already facing big increases in council tax as the Government switches money from the South to poorer areas in the Midlands and the North.

We look to our MPs to make sure that Oxfordshire is treated fairly and reasonably in the revaluation and is not unduly penalised again.