Speaking at the SNP conference, the Glasgow MSP said the SNP was 'delivering for people when they need it the most'.
In a speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, he said his party would “re-energise” its work on reforming local taxation. READ MORE: Glasgow grandad collapsed while out running saved by passers-by and ambulance crew However, the Scottish Greens have raised concerns about the effect of a freeze “on already-strained public services if it is not properly funded”.
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government launched a consultation on proposals to raise council tax rates by as much as 22.5% for homes in higher bands. But Mr Yousaf said a decision had now been reached on council tax for 2024/25. “We have consulted on what level the council tax should be next year. And conference, we have reached our decision.In Glasgow, council tax increased by 5% when the budget for 2023/24 was set earlier this year — which means Band D households pay £1,499.
“We know that people are filled with dread when the bills are going up and up,” he added. “We can’t stop all the bills rising — but where we can act, we should.”
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