North and South Lanarkshire Councils are about to reveal their new council tax charges for 2025/2026. Residents should expect changes at upcoming budget meetings as both Labour led councils finalise the figures that will set household bills for the coming year.
Amid mounting financial pressures and rising costs, councils are under increasing strain to balance budgets while maintaining essential local services. Notably, Scottish Water has already implemented a 9.9% rise in its charges.
Suggestions of large rises in North Lanarkshire of 11% are making National Headlines, but still to be confirmed. Local campaigns have already sparked debate online as residents weigh the necessity of any significant rate hikes against the quality of services they rely on every day—from road repairs, charges for waste collection to social care. While council leaders stress that any increases will be measured and designed to protect vital services, community members are calling for transparency and fairness in the decision-making process.
Stay tuned for further updates as North and South Lanarkshire Councils announce their final figures later this month.
