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.

25. East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire Council, with its administrative centre of Kirkintilloch, has announced a rise of 13 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

26. Glasgow City
Scotland's largest city of Glasgow has been hit by a council tax increase of 7.5 per cent, with the rise agreed at this month's meeting. | Canva/Getty Images

27. Midlothian
There's a 10 per cent rise in Midlothian, where the biggest town is Penicuik. | Google Maps

28. Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City Council has announced a 9.85 per cent council tax hike. | Canva/Getty Images

