SEVERAL Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year, as council leaders said they are necessary to maintain essential public services
Glasgow is one of the latest councils to confirm an increase in 2025/26. Bills will rise by 8.2% in Fife, as well 10% in the Scottish Borders and East Lothian.
Other councils are expected to impose similar increases, with a 10% rise being mooted in North Lanarkshire and an 8% increase expected in Edinburgh.
Residents in Glasgow will see council tax increase by 7.5% next year.
The council tax rise of 7.5% is the biggest in years and higher than last year but 2.5% of this increase will be ring-fenced for an extra 200 cleansing staff and for extra capital funding for repairs to roads, pavements and parks.
Here are the new annual charges per property band for Glasgow residents: (£)
- A £1074
- B £1253
- C £1432
- D £1611
- E £2116.68
- F £2617.88
- G £3154.88
- H £3946.95
Ricky Bell, city treasurer and deputy leader of the council said: "This is a budget that responds to the priorities of Glaswegians, investing in frontline staff within essential services, in the fabric of our communities and in support of our communities and in support for families and households."
Jon Molyneux, Green group co leader, said: "This is a joint budget on which the Greens have put our own stamp, whether that's by increasing the spending on social work services that our most vulnerable citizens rely on, by extending opening hours at swimming pools and libraries , or by investing more in climate action."
