Tag: council tax

Scots urged to seek help as councils confirm tax hikes and debts hit £15,000

News

Ryan Nixon - March 6, 2025

SCOTS struggling with council tax payments are being urged to seek support, as it emerged that some households face debts of up to £15,000. Advice...

Many services in Edinburgh still facing large cuts despite council tax hike ahead of budget approval this week

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 17, 2025

AHEAD of the upcoming Edinburgh budget being approved later this week, many public sectors are facing cuts, despite a proposed council tax hike. The council...

East Lothian Council proposes 6.5% rent increase, on top of eye-watering 10% council tax hike

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 17, 2025

IN a meeting to approve the East Lothian Council budget for the next financial year, councillors will consider a 6.5% rent increase. As the area...

East Lothian Council to raise council tax by 10% despite receiving bonus funding from Scottish Government

Local News

Douglas Simpson - February 13, 2025

EAST Lothian Council are set to raise council tax by 10% despite receiving extra funding from the Scottish Government. Announcing their proposed budget, which is...

Scottish Water states household bills will rise by £44 a year to fund vital water services

Environment

Alekia Gill - January 29, 2025

SCOTTISH Water has announced that average monthly household bills will rise by £44 per year to support vital water and waste services in Scotland. They...