4 h. ago Councillors clash over 8.9% council tax rise at key budget meeting

'None of us want to see cuts, none of us want to raise council tax, but we have to, we have no choice,' says cabinet member

Economics

4 h. ago South Ayrshire Council accused of 'sticking two fingers up to public' as Prestwick Steeple spend approved

The controversial project saw a war of words break out during the council's budget setting meeting.

Politics

5 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax to rise by nine per cent following budget meeting

The SNP's budget was voted through at today's full council meeting after receiving the backing of Labour councillors.

Economics

6 h. ago Stirling councillors agree 8.8 per cent council tax hike as budget discussions get underway

Stirling Council today approved a council tax rise of almost nine per cent as councillors agree the budget for the coming year.

Economics

6 h. ago Council Tax to rise by eight per cent in South Ayrshire as budget cuts revealed

Councillors were involved in heated debate this morning as they discussed the latest round of cuts.

Economics

7 h. ago Residents of Dumfries and Galloway village urge council to save historic bridge before it's too late

The Old Bridge of Dee was built nearly 300 years ago and is struggling to cope with modern day heavy lorries and tractors.

Politics

46 h. ago Keir Starmer warns Britain is entering an 'era of hard power' over foreign aid

EXCLUSIVE: The Prime Minister announced the Government will meet its manifesto pledge to raise the military budget to 2.5 per cent of GDP two years early.

Events

54 h. ago SNP group set to ask Scots council officials to investigate tourist tax option

A motion has been lodged by SNP members of Dumfries and Galloway Council to 'develop a proposal for a visitor levy model'.

Politics

3 d. ago Eight per cent Council Tax rise plan for East Ayrshire residents

Toilet closures, school meal increases and job cuts have also been proposed.

Politics

3 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council recommended to approve 10 per cent council tax rise

If approved, residents living in a Band D property will pay an extra £11.70 a month from April

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax set to be hiked by at least 8.5 per cent

The local authority is facing a financial black hole of nearly £12million in 2025/26, meaning councillors will need to make some tough decisions when they meet to set their budget on Thursday.

Politics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council confirms 10 per cent council tax rise in budget

The rise outstrips inflation and is one of the higher rates in Scotland.

Economics

7 d. ago Council tax to rise by 5 per cent in Bury amid new parking charges

The council has called for a review of local government funding as demand for services, espcially adult social care, increases

Politics

7 d. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 20 per cent to balance books

The local authority will meet on March 6 to decide its budget for the year ahead

Economics

9 d. ago Treasury blocks farmers’ proposed compromise over inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

9 d. ago UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics