Moray Council Tax Could Rise 26 Percent in Three Years, Reports Say

Council tax may increase by £350 next year. New budget plans reveal potential tax hikes. Moray Council considers a ten percent rise and The lowest tax rate could increase by £95.

A council meeting will vote next Wednesday. The budget includes future tax increases, predicting a 26 percent rise over three years, bringing in £5.5 million this year.

The council needs to save £6.4 million and nursery cuts will save £700,000. Further savings of £2 million remain unclear, requiring Conservative party support to pass the budget.

Other parties may propose budget changes. The council leader says funding issues forced hikes because The Scottish Government underfunded the council for years, negatively impacting services.

Other councils propose similar tax rises like Scottish Borders and Midlothian. The leader hopes future increases might decrease because the ten and six percent figures are tentative.

She hopes to lower the figures later, aiming for financial stability as a long-term goal because rural areas get less funding per person. National Insurance and pay rises add pressure.

The council leader is glad to balance the budget and avoid using financial reserves, which has not happened for several years.