Council tax bills for 2025/26 are currently dropping through letterboxes and there’s little in the way of good news for financially-stretched families.
There’s going to be no repeat of the tax freezes that have become common in recent times, with councils looking to collect more money in an attempt to balance their largely bleak budgets.
East Lothian Council were the first local authority to confirm an increase, with residents set to see a hefty 10 per cent increase.
And all 32 councils have now announced their plans.
Here’s the tax rises they have agreed.


14. Angus
Angus residents, including those in the fishing town of Arbroath, are facing council tax rises of 11 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

15. Renfrewshire
There will be a 9.5 increase to council tax in Renfrewshire, including the town of Paisley. | Canva/Getty Images

16. Highland
Council tax in the Highland council area, including the city of Inverness, will rise by 7 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images

