Falkirk sets Scotland’s largest council tax increase of 15.6%

Falkirk Council has approved Scotland’s largest council tax increase at 15.6%, with Inverclyde and Highland also agreeing on rises of 8.5% and 7% respectively. The increases come as councils across Scotland are facing budget gaps and need to fund essential services. The above-inflation rises aim to balance the books and cover costs such as pay awards and National Insurance contributions.

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