3 d. ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

Politics

5 d. ago Fury as Orkney Council set to increase council tax bills by an eyewatering 15%

Orkney Island residents have been left reeling after their local council confirmed its intention to hike council tax by a jaw-dropping 15 per cent in what is one of the nation's largest rises.

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Renfrewshire residents face 9.5 per cent hike in council tax – if SNP budget passes this week

The proposed rise will be discussed on Thursday as elected members meet to pore over spending plans for 2025/26.

Economics

2 w. ago Opposition parties slam North Lanarkshire Council Labour administration over budget

SNP group leader Tracy Carragher highlighted 'poor decision making', while Conservative group head Sandy Watson labelled 10 per cent council tax hike 'way over-the-top'.

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk Council says action needed 'here and now' for Grangemouth jobs

While Independent said the SNP were 'posturing' letter will be sent to urge immediate action from Westminster and Holyrood

Politics