Council tax3 hrs agoOrkney council tax to rise by 6% and World Cup holiday rejectedCouncillors backed the increase and also agreed the public holiday should not be given to staff due to costs.3 hrs ago4 days agoHow much is council tax and what does it pay for?The vast majority of councils are expected to put council tax up by the maximum amount April 2026.4 days ago4 days agoWhy is Scotland seeing big council tax rises again?Councils are seeking new ways to raise money and make savings - but big tax rises are coming too.4 days ago5 days agoCouncil tax rises in Perth and Kinross, Dundee and FalkirkCouncillors have voted to increase council tax as part of their budgets for 2026/27. 5 days ago5 days agoCouncillors approve 7% rise in Highland council taxIt will see the annual cost for an average band D property rise by £106.90 to £1,633.99.5 days ago6 days agoSheffield council tax bills to rise by 4.99%Almost two-thirds of the council’s budget is spent on social care, a spokesperson says.6 days ago6 days ago'Financially fragile' council agrees tax riseSomerset Council agreed a 4.99% rise in its share of residents' council tax bills from April.6 days ago6 days agoAberdeen council tax to go up by 6.8%A proposed increase of 8.13% had initially been put forward by the city's local authority.6 days ago7 days agoExtra £224k for council to post bills first classThe council says the government confirmed its finances for the next year later than expected.7 days ago...
