9/12/2021

Published The Herald On Line -

Politics

15 mins ago

Council tax rise warning as SNP give authorities free rein

By Tom Gordon @HTScotPol Scottish Political Editor

HOUSEHOLDERS are facing sharp increases in council tax after the SNP gave local authorities the freedom to raise bills by whatever they want.

For the first time since it came to power in 2007, the party ended its unbroken runs of council tax freezes and tight caps on rises.