Highland Council considers a significant council tax increase, potentially up to seven percent, to address funding shortfalls. Highland Council Tax Rise Proposed Amidst Financial Pressures Hey, guess what I was just reading about? Highland Council might raise council tax a lot. It could go up by as much as seven percent this year. They will…
East Lothian is the first Scottish council to approve a tax rise. The tax increase will fund key public services. East Lothian First to Back Council Tax Rise in Scotland East Lothian Council approved their new budget. Labour, the SNP, and others supported it. Only Conservatives opposed the plan, even though they were in talks.…
Edinburgh council considers a 10% tax with SNP, Greens, Labour, Tories, and Lib Dems negotiating budget priorities. Edinburgh Faces Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Negotiations Edinburgh Council will decide its budget soon. No party has enough votes alone, so they need to agree on a plan. The SNP wants to focus on education, roads, and…
Scottish Borders Council considers a substantial council tax hike to sustain community services and local investments. Borders Council Tax Faces Significant Rise Possible 10 Percent Increase The Scottish Borders Council shared its budget ideas. Council Leader Euan Jardine talked about money sources. He said income options are quite limited right now. Council tax and fees…
Council violations regarding temporary housing for homeless people in Scotland have drastically increased this year. Homeless Housing Law Breaches by Councils Quadruple in One Year Human rights breaches are almost as high this year as all last year. Last year saw 7,955 violations recorded. People worry the housing regulator isn’t helping enough. They should ensure…