Council tax announcement will end in misery for citizens
I SUPPOSE I shouldn’t have been surprised at any of the SNP’s desperate attempts to win some votes but Humza Yousaf’s freeze onCouncil tax, for all its unpopularity, is the lifeblood of local services. A freeze, while sounding sweet to the average homeowner, has bitter consequences. It’s a gimmick that might score points with voters but leaves councils scrambling to fill the financial void.
Local authorities, not Holyrood, are best placed to understand and cater to the unique needs of their communities. They should have the financial autonomy to set rates in line with those needs. By imposing this freeze, the SNP are trampling over local governance, undermining the powers of local councils and jeopardising vital services.
Furthermore, where is this money coming from? Are we to believe that there’s a magical pot of gold in Holyrood that can cover this shortfall? Glasgow’s finances have been cut to the bone already by the Scottish Government since 2007 – are we now to believe it will give us a fair deal for our city?
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