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.
17. Inverclyde
People across Inverclyde, including the town of Greenock (pictured), will see their council tax increase by 5.3 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
18. Midlothian
If you live in the pretty village of Roslin (pictured) - or anywhere else in Midlothian - you'll be paying 5 per cent more council tax compared to last year. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
19. North Ayrshire
A 5 per cent council tax rise has been agreed by councillors in North Ayrshire - an area that includes the town of Ardrossan (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images
20. North Lanarkshire
A 5 per cent increase has been agreed for North Lanarkshire, including the town of Kilsyth (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images