Calling all fellow Scots – until you reside in stunning Shetland, your council tax goes up! Let me clarify why…
Council taxes pay for all types of providers in your native space, like bin collections, highway upkeep and avenue lighting. Council tax was frozen throughout Scotland in 2020 however the Scottish authorities has for the primary time given native authorities leeway to cost as a lot as they like within the subsequent monetary 12 months, which begins this month.
So, councils might be growing council tax in Scotland throughout the board – the rises up to now vary between 1.9% and three%, however Shetland’s council determined to freeze its charges as an alternative. Unhealthy luck in the event you dwell in Falkirk, the place charges are going up 4%!
Nonetheless, the federal government is saying a pot of £120m might be given to native authorities to assist soften the blow and there may be additionally a £150 rebate on council tax being given to these residing in bands A – D.
Do not forget that wherever you reside within the nation, you qualify for a 25% low cost in the event you dwell alone and you may additionally be eligible for reductions in your council tax in the event you’re on a low earnings or advantages.
Try your native authority’s monetary webpages for more information.
