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.
Most councils have agreed on a rise of around 5 per cent, including both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
But some have gone for bigger increases – up to 10 per cent. Here are the areas with the 11 biggest council tax rises.
5. Angus
Councillors in Angus, which includes the town of Arbroath (pictured) have opted for a 6 per cent increase to council tax. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. 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
7. East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire have opted for a 6 per cent increase. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Council are another local authority to have announced a 6 per cent council tax rise for residents of towns like Paisley (pictured). Photo: Canva/Getty Images