Council Tax May Soar Over Gbp400 Plea to Executive for More Funding After Authorities Save Gbp122

Evening Times (December 28, 2005)

Author: Alex Robertson

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HUGE rises in council tax could be forced on householders as local authorities struggle to fill a GBP400million shortfall, it was claimed today.

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities said the country's 32 councils were under pressure to continue providing services in the coming financial year.

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Council Tax May Soar Over Gbp400 Plea to Executive for More Funding After Authorities Save Gbp122

It said that could lead to inflation-busting tax rises or service cuts unless the Scottish Executive provides extra funding.

Cosla's warnin...

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