West Dunbartonshire Council freeze council tax rates for another year
West Dunbartonshire Council’s become the latest local authority to freeze council tax rates for another year.
West Dunbartonshire Council’s become the latest local authority to freeze council tax rates for another year.
Councillors approved the decision yesterday, becoming the sixth Labour led council to keep rates the same.
Anyone living in a property in Bands E to H will still end up paying a little extra though after MSPs approved a price hike for anyone living in bigger homes.
Council leader Martin Rooney said: “This budget will protect our residents from the burden of a Council Tax rise being introduced in many Councils across Scotland. It also transforms our communities by investing in a range of projects in local areas to ensure our residents directly benefit. We know the value of play and sport and we want to ensure every community in West Dunbartonshire has facilities that support these activities.
“We also want to do everything we can to tackle deprivation in our communities and support those who are struggling due to welfare reforms. We are investing heavily in education to ensure our young people are fully equipped to compete in the world of work. We’re continuing to invest in apprenticeships but also recognise that unemployment is not restricted by age, so we’ll be launching apprenticeships for adults who are seeking work or the opportunity to retrain. We’re also extending our free driving lesson scheme to include adults over 21.
"We are committed to improving our communities and growing West Dunbartonshire for the benefit of all of our residents, and this budget delivers that.”
In Glasgow and the west South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde councils have all voted to freeze council tax rates for another year.
Glasgow City Council confirmed last week that they’d be putting prices up by 3% the first rise since 2007.