Council approves budget. Tax increase of 9.85% for 2025/26. Funds schools, roads, and city improvements. Aberdeen Council Tax to Rise Nearly 10 Percent After Budget Approval Aberdeen council tax will increase. It goes up 9.85% in 2025/26. The local council approved their budget today. Councillors met and approved the budget. It was put together by…
West Lothian council approves an 8.95% tax hike, impacting Band D properties. Other councils also raise rates despite appeals. West Lothian Council Approves Significant 8.95 Percent Tax Increase West Lothian just decided to raise council tax. The increase will be 8.95 percent. Officials met Tuesday to talk about the budget. They then voted for the…
Glasgow residents will see their council tax bills increase after the council approved its budget for 2025/26, rising by 7.5%. Glasgow Council Tax Set to Rise After Budget Agreement Glasgow households will pay more council tax. The average bill goes over £2000 yearly, starting in April. This is one of the largest increases in twenty…
New social care fees in East Renfrewshire face review amid concerns about their impact on vulnerable individuals. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Further Scrutiny East Renfrewshire may change social care charges. New fees could hurt vulnerable people. The council plans £20 hourly fees for non-residential care, starting in July after cabinet approval. A decision…
Glasgow launches a major cleaning initiative. It invests £7M and hires 200 staff to combat litter and improve cleanliness. Glasgow Boosts Street Cleaning with £7 Million & 200 New Staff Glasgow will spend £7 million more on cleaning. The city will create new local cleansing teams, hire more staff to handle rats, and employ night…
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…
Opposition groups propose council tax increase and ending free tram travel in Edinburgh budget alternatives. Edinburgh Budget Opposition Propose Tax Hike End Free Trams Edinburgh Council faces a budget decision this Thursday. Opposition groups suggest changes to Labour’s plan. No single party holds a majority in the council. Groups must agree on a final budget…
Social housing units face a surge in complaints, with damp and mould issues escalating. The Scottish Government faces scrutiny. Damp and Mould Crisis Renfrewshire Social Housing Sees 17000 Complaints Hey, listen to this! Since the SNP took power, things look bad. Over 160,000 mould and dampness complaints emerged. These came from social housing. The Scottish…
Figures reveal Aberdeen has the most social housing mould and damp complaints in Scotland, raising concerns about housing conditions. Aberdeen Sees Highest Mould Damp Social Housing Complaints in Scotland Hey, guess what I just read? Scotland has social housing issues. People are complaining about dampness and mold. Since the SNP took power, complaints are high.…