The Scottish council proposing an 'eye-watering' 13.7% tax hike that would be the biggest imposed

Council tax in Orkney is going up — how much will my new bill be?

DOZENS of Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year, as council leaders said they are necessary…

West Lothian Council confirm Council Tax rise of 8.95%

For the Band D taxpayer 8.95% is an increase of almost £125 extra a year - while other regular household costs will climb.

The Scottish council proposing an 'eye-watering' 13.7% tax hike that would be the biggest imposed

The level of planned rise in council tax comes after decisions made by the authorities in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Falkirk Council proposing 'eye-watering' 13.7 per cent increase in council tax

Residents in Falkirk could face an “eye-watering” 13.7 per cent increase in council tax if the SNP administration has its proposal agreed.

Council tax could increase by 15 per cent

Council tax in Orkney is set to rise by 15 per cent, one of the biggest hikes yet proposed in Scotland. A series of votes on Tuesday resulted in members of Orkney Islands Council’s policy and resources committee narrowly opting to reject the 11 per cent increase recommended by officials and decisively ruling out the so-called “nuclear option” of a 20 per cent uplift. The favoured rise, if approved by the full council next month, would mean Band …

Aberdein Considine statement on Council Tax increases in Edinburgh

Ashleigh Urwin, Partner, Aberdein Considine, said: “The upcoming 8% increase in Council Tax in Edinburgh could have a marked impact on the housing market – not only does it add to the financial pressure faced by homeowners, but it will also make properties less affordable, especially for first time buyers. “The knock-on impacts could include a slowdown in demand for properties, or a reduction in housing price growth. “Larger family homes in the …