Aberdeen council tax to rise by 3%

Council tax in Aberdeen is to rise by 3%.

Councillors voted for the increase which will see a band D bill rise to £1,418.62.

Local authorities have been given complete freedom to set rates in 2022 after a council tax freeze last year.

As part of the Scottish government budget, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced a £150 discount for homes in bands A to D amid the cost-of-living crisis and rising energy bills.

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Last month, Shetland Islands Council took the decision to freeze council tax for 2022/23.

A proposed 7.7% council tax rise in Orkney was rejected in favour of a 3% increase.

Moray Council also agreed to a 3% rise in council tax, as did Aberdeenshire.

Council tax rates have either been frozen completely or capped at 3% since the SNP came to power in 2007.