Council tax bills for 2025/26 are currently dropping through letterboxes and there’s little in the way of good news for financially-stretched families.
There’s going to be no repeat of the tax freezes that have become common in recent times, with councils looking to collect more money in an attempt to balance their largely bleak budgets.
East Lothian Council were the first local authority to confirm an increase, with residents set to see a hefty 10 per cent increase.
And all 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed.

5. Inverclyde
Inverclyde residents, including those on its main town of Greenock, will see council tax bills increase by 8.5 per cent. | Canva

6. Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway residents, including those in the main town of Dumfries, will face a 9 per cent rise. | Google Maps

7. South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire, including towns like Ayr, has agreed an 8 per cent hike. | Canva/Getty Images

8. Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire, including the town of Alloa, has agreed a huge 13 per cent council tax rise. | Canva/Getty Images

