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…
Residents quiz council on Grangemouth’s future, demanding better housing, investment benefits, and a town train station. Grangemouth Residents Question Falkirk Council Chiefs About Town’s Future Grangemouth residents met with Falkirk Council chiefs. The meeting occurred on Thursday evening and many residents asked tough questions. More than one hundred people attended the meeting at Grangemouth High…
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…
Edinburgh confirms an 8% council tax rise despite government warnings to limit increases. Edinburgh Council Approves Significant Council Tax Increase Edinburgh will raise council tax eight percent. The council voted on this increase Thursday. The Labour group leads the local government there, ignoring John Swinney’s request to limit increases, saying they must protect public services.…
A historic ferry route cut, devastating a Scottish town. Businesses struggle, and residents demand action. Scottish Town Suffers as 200 Year Ferry Route Faces Closure A ferry route stopped. Over 20,000 people want it back. Businesses lost money when it was cut. Ardrossan is a port town in Scotland. It is a thousand years old.…
£1.3m investment will modernize Aberdeen play areas. New equipment, safety upgrades, and enhanced community spaces coming. Aberdeen Playparks Receive £1.3m Investment for Better Play Spaces Aberdeen’s play parks secured over £1.3 million. It’s for improving outdoor spaces for kids. The Scottish Government gave money, part of £35 million spent since May 2021 on play park…
Glasgow considers raising council tax to boost local services like street repairs amidst budget talks. Glasgow Council Tax Rise What it Means for Your Wallet and City Services Glasgow’s council tax may increase in April. The council wants to invest more in local services, and they plan to fix potholes and clean streets better. The…
Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
Council tax in Glasgow may rise by 7% as councillors debate the budget, potentially boosting key services. Glasgow Council Tax Could Increase Up To 7 Percent From April Glasgow’s council tax could rise by 7%. Councillors will decide this week during a budget meeting. City treasurer Ricky Bell is finalizing budget plans. He suggests a…
Residents in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, protest a newly built tennis dome, calling it an eyesore and disruptive to the area. Outrage in Edinburgh Over ‘Monstrous’ Dome in Historic Stockbridge People in Edinburgh are angry about a big dome. This dome is for tennis courts. It is in Stockbridge, a wealthy area. They think it looks bad.…