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.
17. Argyll and Bute
Residents in Argyll and Bute, which includes the town of Helensburgh, are looking at a hike of 9.9 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
18. The Orkney Islands
The Orkney Islands, including the town of Kirkwall, will see a huge hike of 15 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
19. Dundee City
Dundee residents face an 8 per cent increase in council tax. | Canva/Getty Images
20. Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire residents, including those in towns like Fraserburgh, are looking at a council tax increase of 10 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images