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.
29. Highlands
Highlanders, including those living in the city of Inverness, will see a rise of 4 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
30. Moray
In Lossiemouth (pictured) and across Moray council tax bills will rise by 5 per cent. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
31. West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire Council - an area that includes the town of Dumbarton - have approved a 5 per cent rise. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
32. West Lothian
An increase of 5.8 per cent has been agreed by West Lothian Council - which includes the town of Linlithgow (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images