Fife’s Labour co-leader warns outlook for local services is “very bleak” without more government funding
Fife Council's Labour co-leader has warned the outlook for local services is "very bleak" without additional Scottish Government funding.
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Two thirds of Dundee residents ‘comfortable’ with council tax rise
Nearly two thirds of Dundee residents say they are "comfortable" at the thought of a hike in council tax rates when the council sets its budget next month.
Children’s cancer charity holiday lodge wins tax concession
A holiday home for children with cancer has had its tax bill slashed after calls for it to be recognised as a special case.
Minister plans further consultation on water rates discount cut
The Scottish Government has insisted it has no plans to scrap the discount single people receive on council tax – but it refused to rule out changes to a similar discount scheme for water charges.
Scottish council taxpayers hit by £189m increase due to local government cuts
Scottish council taxpayers were charged an additional £189 million last year to reduce the impact of cuts to local government, the latest figures show.
Residents shoulder the burden of council cuts through tax and fee hikes, report finds
Taxpayers were forced to plug the hole in council finances so local services could cope with slashed budgets, says Scotland’s spending watchdog.
Resident handed £12,000 council tax bill during local authority worker’s 15-month fraud spree
A Perthshire resident was hit with a council tax bill of more than £12,000 in a 15-month fraud operation by a local authority employee.
Waterfront takeaway owner scammed £17,000 from Dundee City Council
A kebab shop owner has admitted scamming Dundee City Council of more than £17,000 by pretending to be a part-time employee of the business in order to claim benefits.
Extra £3 million council tax for Angus after freeze ends
Finance chiefs are confident Angus will maintain its position near the top of Scotland’s council tax collection league despite having to give up on almost £1/2 million of irrecoverable dues.
Council in Dundee seeks help from courts in chasing over £150 million in debts
Dundee City Council has had to seek help from the courts in chasing over £150 million in debts accrued by residents and businesses in recent years.