Martin Ford 14 January 2026

Scottish Budget proposes new council tax bands

The Scottish Government is proposing the creation of two new council tax bands in an effort to increase funding for local authorities.

A revaluation of high-value properties will take place, with households in the new bands to pay higher rates of council tax, finance secretary Shona Robison has announced as part of the draft Budget.

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