16 h. 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

20 h. ago How much council tax will go up for each household in Tameside

The 4.99 per cent tax rise was approved at the latest town hall meeting

Politics

32 h. 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

44 h. 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

44 h. 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

46 h. ago The Greater Manchester borough where council tax is going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Politics

46 h. ago Stormy meeting ends in Greater Manchester borough's council tax going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Events

47 h. ago Why are Britain’s farmers protesting over Labour’s inheritance tax changes?

Labour’s plan ensures an inheritance tax of 20 per cent is imposed on farmers’ agricultural assets worth more than £1 million

Events

55 h. ago Five million Brits have been in council tax arrears over the last five years, damning survey reveals

Exclusive research from Opinium has shown that one in 10 UK adults have been indebted to their local authority at some point, as some lift tax by up to 10 per cent from April.

Economics

2 d. 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 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council budget "addresses immediate needs"

Councillors agreed a council tax increase of 9.5 per cent on top of the Scottish Water charges increase of 9.9 per cent from April 2025

Politics

5 d. 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

6 d. 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 d. 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 d. 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 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council tax to increase by 9.5 per cent as councillors approve budget

The increase was agreed by councillors as they met to set the 2025/26 budget on Wednesday

Economics

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

9 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

9 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