94 m. 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

3 h. 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

4 h. ago Drivers to see car tax rise by up to £2,745 if they own one of these 60 cars in April

Two big changes are being made to Vehicle Excise Duty

Economics

6 h. 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

23 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

23 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

24 h. 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

24 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

25 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

28 h. ago Starmer leaves door open for more tax rises and spending cuts in spring Budget

But the prime minister also tried to play down fears of a repeat of Rachel Reeves’ shock £40 billion tax rise Budget

Economics

28 h. ago Renfrew community group suspended by Renfrewshire Council after 'inaccurate' social media posts

Renfrew Community Council has landed itself in hot water over a series of comments on Facebook.

Politics

28 h. ago Former care home in Paisley put up for sale with price tag of around £1.5 million

Montrose care home closed last year and was deemed surplus to requirements by Renfrewshire Council.

Economics

47 h. ago Scotland's 'tranquil lochside inn' you can book for two for less than £50

A "tranquil" and "beautiful" Scottish inn along the edge of a loch can currently be booked at a major 70 per cent discount.

Economics

51 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

3 d. ago Complaints made over 'confusion' caused by Renfrewshire Council's AI service 'Millie'

The local authority introduced artificial intelligence powered technology to its customer contact centre in November.

Politics

4 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

4 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 Scots families risk being plunged into poverty over council tax debt

EXCLUSIVE: The Aberlour charity warned Scotland was in "the grip of a debt and child poverty crisis" at a time council tax bills are set to rise above inflation.

Economics

6 d. ago CCTV shows bird dropped human remains at Dublin school in 'disturbing' investigation

Human remains were found at Our Lady Immaculate Junior School in Darndale, Dublin, today - Gardaí now believe a bird was responsible for dropping the hand in the school premises

Culture

6 d. ago Human remains found at Dublin school in 'grim incident' as cops launch investigation

Human remains at a school in Dublin were found today and a police investigation has been launched.

Events