Martin Ford 14 January 2026

Scottish Budget proposes new council tax bands

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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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