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.
9. 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
10. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire council chiefs have settled on a 5.5 per cent increase. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. 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