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.

29. East Renfrewshire
There's an 8 per cent rise in council tax in East Renfrewshire, which includes leafy Newton Mearns. | Google Maps

30. East Lothian
East Lothian residents, including those in the tourist town of North Berwick, were the first to be told of council tax rises. They will see their bills hiked by 10 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

31. Edinburgh City
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed a council tax rise of 8 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

32. Shetland Islands
Shetland islanders will have a council tax hike of 10 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

