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East Lothian Rent Hike Not Enough Says One Councillor

East Lothian Council approves a 6.5% rent increase, but one councillor argues it’s not sufficient for housing needs. East Lothian Rent Hike Not Enough Says One Councillor East Lothian council members agreed on a rent increase. The council house rent will rise by 6.5%. Some members wanted an even larger increase. The initial rent proposal…

East Lothian Approves 10% Council Tax Rise, First in Scotland

East Lothian Council is the first in Scotland to agree a 10% council tax increase after a cross party budget passed. East Lothian Approves 10% Council Tax Rise, First in Scotland East Lothian Council approved a 10% council tax rise. It’s the first time a cross-party budget passed there. Labour, the SNP, Greens, and an…