Council tax bills for 2026/2027 are being delivered across Scotland, with most councils raising rates by 5% to 10% due to financial pressures. North Lanarkshire’s tax increased by 7%, while South Lanarkshire’s rose by 6.5%, impacting households amid ongoing cost of living challenges. Families are feeling the financial strain.

South Lanarkshire Council have announced this week, that this year Council tax will rise by 6.5%. The whopping rise, well above the rate of inflation has been set locally, rather than by the Scottish Government. As Council’s all over Scotland take the opportunity to impose hefty rises, South Lanarkshire rise is larger than Glasgows and […]

South Lanarkshire Council has decided on a 6% council tax increase starting April 1, 2025, during a recent budget meeting. While this is one of the lowest increases in Scotland, critics argue that additional fees, like the £45 garden waste charge, suggest a higher financial burden for residents.

South Lanarkshire Council is hosting a prize draw to win a year’s free Council Tax. Residents who sign up for Direct Debit by April 1 will be entered automatically. Over 100,000 locals already enjoy this safest payment method. Existing Direct Debit payers are also included in the draw.

North and South Lanarkshire Councils will soon announce their council tax charges for 2025/2026 during budget meetings. Amid financial pressures, speculation about an 11% increase in North Lanarkshire has emerged. Residents demand transparency as debates on maintaining essential services versus potential rate hikes intensify. Final figures are expected soon.