5 h. ago More than £1 million cuts to education proposed for Falkirk Council in budget

Councillors will have the final decision on whether the cuts will be accepted or not

Economics

6 h. 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

10 h. ago SNP proposing 9.5 per cent council tax increase in Perth and Kinross

Councillors will meet on Wednesday, February 26 to set Perth and Kinross Council's 2025/26 budget

Politics

11 h. ago Fire authority has to 'cut its coat according to its cloth' as 5.75% budget increase approved

The four commissioners of South Wales Fire Authority approved a 5.75% increase to the budget contributions from the 10 council areas for next year

Events

56 h. ago Music tuition cuts abandoned by Scottish council after outcry from famous composers

Close to 5,000 people had signed a petition against the proposal

Culture

57 h. ago West Dunbartonshire Council reveals budget cut proposals as it bids to plug £7.7m gap

A raft of proposals have been put forward, including removing footway gritting, reducing public toilets and cuts to organisations including Women's Aid.

Economics

60 h. 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

4 d. ago Linlithgow could be moved to Falkirk constituency under Scottish Government plans

The latest proposal ties Linlithgow to a constituency with Falkirk in a the third redraw of new boundary plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Cardiff council plans to hike council tax and increase the cost of parking permits

As part of its proposed budget for 2025-26 Cardiff council also plans to spend money in a number of areas like schools and social care

Economics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire's Provost welcomes new schools commitment in council budget

The schools will feature within new hubs which will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Politics

5 d. ago Three new community hubs will be built after North Lanarkshire Council confirmed investment plans during budget

The new hubs, which will include state-of-the-art primary schools, will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Economics

5 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

6 d. ago Susan Hall says she wants to throw Sadiq Khan into a black hole, in row over London's finances

The row began after the mayor sought to blame Boris Johnson for the Met Police’s current funding gap

Politics

6 d. ago North Ayrshire Council forced to bin brutal budget cuts after people power forces u

More than 4,000 submissions were received as part of the budget consultation exercise.

Politics

6 d. ago Fife Council Budget: councillors vote for 8.2% Council Tax rise

Fifers are facing an 8.2% Council Tax rise after Fife Council set its budget today.

Politics

6 d. ago Glasgow City Council considers Clyde Tunnel toll and city congestion charge to claw back funding

The toll and congestion charge plans will be discussed as Glasgow City Council sets its budget on Thursday

Politics

7 d. ago Council drops school music service cuts as final draft budget approved

The plans will go for final approval next week with other cuts still on the table

Culture

7 d. ago Glasgow Clyde Tunnel toll considered for drivers as council look to boost income

Glasgow City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 tomorrow.

Politics

7 d. ago Bangor University to cut 200 jobs saying it cannot rule out compulsory redundancies

They are aiming to save £15m

Culture

8 d. ago Care home closure set to reduce council budget gap by over £1m

RCT's cabinet will soon discuss its budget plans for next year which at the moment include a 4.5% council tax increase

Economics