Aberdeen City Council could see 10% council tax rise
The recommended increase would see a Band D property paying an extra £141.86 from April 1
Last updated 24th Feb 2023
Aberdeen City Council could raise it's council tax by 10%, according to officers.
The recommended increase would see a Band D property paying an extra £141.86 from April 1.
Members of the local authority will consider the rise along with savings options worth £43m when they set their annual budget next week.
The proposal comes after council members said grants and reserves could no longer be used to balance the books.
It’s one of many potential savings options being highlighted.
Also on the table is voluntary redundancies which could generate over £6m.
Other options include reviewing the provision of libraries and putting up fees charged by the local authority.
Aberdeen City Council said in a statement: "Finalised budget options drawn up by officers will be published on the council's website.
"Councillors will meet on March 1 to set a budget for 2023/24. It would not be appropriate to comment in advance of this."
Currently, council tax brings in around £129.2 million for the local authority each year.
Neighbouring Aberdeenshire councillors voted for a 4% increase in council tax earlier this month - the first of Scotland's 32 councils to agree on a figure.