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.
21. Orkney
Islanders living in Orkney are facing up to a wallet-busting 10 per cent council tax hike. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
22. Perth and Kinross
The people of Perth (pictured) and Kinross will have a 3.9 per cent council tax rise. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
23. Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Council have announced a 6 per cent council tax rise for residents of towns like Paisley (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images
24. Scottish Borders
A 5 per cent increase has been agreed for residents of Scottish Borders selttlements like Eyemouth (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images