Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
A new report reveals the cities in Scotland with the highest crime rates, listing Glasgow, Dundee, and Edinburgh topping the list. Edinburgh Among Scotland’s Highest Crime Rate Cities in New Report A report came out from the Scottish Government. It shows crime rates across Scotland. The report looked at crimes recorded until December 2024. It…
New report reveals Scotland’s areas with the highest crime rates Glasgow Dundee and Edinburgh are among the top. Scotland Crime Rates Glasgow Dundee and Edinburgh Top List The Scottish government released a crime report. This report shows crime rates across Scotland. It covers crimes recorded by police, spanning the year ending December 2024. Glasgow has…
Six Scottish areas already declared council tax changes, with increases ranging from 7.5 to 10 percent. Scottish Councils Announce Council Tax Rises This Week Across Country Last week, some Scottish areas raised council tax. Six places in Scotland declared changes. Some increases were pretty big. Three councils increased taxes by ten percent. One rose by…
Six councils confirmed tax increases amid cost of living concerns. Some may face rises up to 10% as decisions loom. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise Across Edinburgh and Lothians Six Scottish councils will raise council tax. This might hurt people because of the cost of living issues. Three councils will likely increase taxes by…
Rising council tax in Scotland threatens to push families into poverty, with calls for debt reform and support. Council Tax Debt Risks Plunging Scots Families into Poverty A children’s charity, Aberlour, urges help for struggling families. They face rising council tax debt, the highest increases in 20 years. Aberlour wants reform in how authorities collect…
North Lanarkshire confirms a 10% council tax hike, despite warnings from John Swinney against such large increases. North Lanarkshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent in Scotland North Lanarkshire will raise council tax by ten percent. They made this decision at a meeting on Thursday. Labour has controlled this council since 2022. They took…
Scottish Borders Council approved a 10% council tax increase, defying government requests for smaller rises. Scottish Borders Council Approves Largest Council Tax Increase The Scottish Borders will raise council tax by 10%. They voted on it Thursday morning. A Band D property will pay £1,491, up from £1,356. The council expects to gain £7 million.…
Councils in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and North Lanarkshire decide on potential tax hikes today, impacting 2025 26 budgets. Scotland Town Halls Confirm Council Tax Hikes Today Hey, some councils in Scotland will raise taxes. Today, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and North Lanarkshire meet. They will decide on their 2025-26 budgets. Council tax changes are a major item to…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…