Martin Ford 23 February 2024

Council rejects tax freeze offer

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Argyll and Bute Council has become the first to reject the Scottish Government’s council tax freeze.

The coalition-controlled council’s decision to raise tax by 10% comes despite an improved offer from Holyrood for local authorities opting to freeze rates.

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