RESIDENTS in East Renfrewshire are being urged to have their say on a potential change to the council tax system.
It comes as the Scottish Government announced a joint consultation with COSLA seeking views on plans to increase the amount paid by households in the highest bands – E, F, G, and H.
The plans would result in council tax rising by 7.5 per cent for those in band E, 12.5 per cent for band F and 17.5 per cent for band G.
While for people in a house categorised as a band H, it would increase by 22.5 per cent.
The consultation is running until September 20.
We previously reported Eastwood MSP Jackson Carlaw has slammed the proposals to increase council tax for households in the area as an “outrageous” and “punitive attack” on residents.
Have your say on potential changes to the council tax system that could see increased charges for the highest value properties.
— East Renfrewshire (@EastRenCouncil) July 26, 2023
The Scottish Government and COSLA joint consultation runs until 20 September.
Complete the consultation here: https://t.co/HIdyqCk8h9 pic.twitter.com/ymngSNtn40
A spokesperson for East Renfrewshire Council said: "Have your say on potential changes to the council tax system that could see increased charges for the highest value properties.
"The Scottish Government and COSLA joint consultation runs until September 20."
To complete it, click HERE.
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