In 2021 it was announced by Finance Secretary (and prospective First Minister) Kate Forbes that the SNP’s freeze on council tax rises – enforced since 2007 – would be coming to an end.
It gave the green light to cash-strapped local authorities to raise more money from residents to plug holes in their ever-diminishing budgets.
This year will see substantial rises across Scotland, adding further to the misery of the cost of living crisis.
Here’s how much more every local authority will be charging.
5. City of Edinburgh
Those living in Scotland's Capital have been told they will be facing a council tax increase of 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire Council are also raising council tax by 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Those living in Stornoway (pictured) and across the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar council area will see their local tax bill upped by 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Dumfries and Galloway
Councillors in Dumfries and Galloway - including the town of Dumfries (pictured) - have agreed a 6 per cent increase to council tax. Photo: Canva/Getty Images