58 h. ago Falkirk councillor suffers 'overwhelming' abuse and hate after council tax rise

Independent councillor Laura Murtagh admitted she expected people to be angry after her 15.6% council tax increase - the largest in Scotland - was backed by Falkirk Council.

Events

58 h. ago The seven household bills that will rise in April 2025 including energy bills, water bills and council tax

Several household bills are going up throughout the month of April, from energy bills to the TV licence fee - here's a list of seven big changes happening

Economics

3 d. ago Check if your new Council Tax bill will be higher than your neighbours this year

Everyone in Scotland will see their Council Tax payments rise from April 1.

Economics

8 d. ago Falkirk to get biggest council tax rise in Scotland as 15.6% increase backed

The council back a motion by an independent councillor, who admitted they would take 'abuse' for the decision but insisted it was the right thing to do.

Politics

8 d. ago Largest council tax rise in Scotland confirmed as local authority imposes 15.6% hike

Ratepayers in the Falkirk Council area face a huge increase in their bills from next month as the struggling local authority attempts to balance its budget.

Economics

8 d. ago Council tax rise for people in Merthyr Tydfil county is confirmed

The budget was approved at a full council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, meaning residents now know how much extra council tax they will have to pay in 2025/26

Economics

8 d. ago Pay rise for Renfrewshire councillors weeks after council tax hike voted through

Change will see salary of leader jump from £42,698 to £50,063 and provost from £32,024 to £37,548.

Politics

9 d. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 15.6 per cent as councillors set budget

The four proposals range from 10 per cent to 15.6 per cent, with the administration proposing a 13.69 per cent rise

Economics

1 week ago New calls to cut Council Tax bills in half for every person living on their own

Council Tax bills are set to rise by up to 13 per cent across Scotland from April.

Economics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Labour leader has 'no regrets' after SNP budget victory but says 'unserious' comment was 'over the top'

The administration's overall £583 million spending plan and 9.5 per cent council tax rise passed after a vote on Thursday.

Politics

1 week ago Check for unclaimed cash or bill discounts before household costs increase next month

Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April.

Economics

1 week ago First Minister John Swinney praises Perth and Kinross Council's budget

Councillors this week approved a 9.5 per cent rise in council tax

Politics

2 w. ago Plans for Cardiff council tax rise, job cuts and parking changes move forward

A number of measures are being put forward by the council, including job cuts, increasing council tax and increasing the cost of car parking permits

Events

2 w. ago Manchester council tax to rise as opposition say £18m budget savings 'dodgier than Elon Musk's DOGE'

But ruling Labour councillors said the budget will ‘help fill people with civic pride’

Economics

2 w. ago Renfrewshire will see council tax rise by 9.5 per cent and major investment in schools and roads

The administration's spending plan was backed by two independents and a Liberal Democrat on Thursday.

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Council budget plans to go before councillors as well as opposition's alternative proposal

Plaid Cymru have submitted an amendment which would include a lower council tax rise and more reserves being used to plug the budget gap

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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