Orkney Islands Council5 days agoOrkney council tax to rise by 6% and World Cup holiday rejectedCouncillors backed the increase and also agreed the public holiday should not be given to staff due to costs.5 days ago4 Mar 2026Aberdeen council tax to go up by 6.8%A proposed increase of 8.13% had initially been put forward by the city's local authority.4 Mar 202610 Dec 2025Island Games boosted Orkney's economy by £4m It was the largest event hosted by the Orkney community of 22,000 people and involved 1,027 local volunteers.10 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Bosses of smallest councils to get huge pay risesThe chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.14 Nov 20252 Oct 2025Where will a tourist tax be introduced in Scotland?From this week anyone booking an overnight stay in Edinburgh next July will have to pay the visitor levy.2 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Council leader trains to be island's gravediggerTo tackle a lack of age appropriate cemetery workers, Heather Woodbridge has taken matters into her own hands1 Oct 20254 Mar 2025Orkney councillors back 15% council tax rise Council leader Heather Woodbridge says the rise was about finding the right balance. 4 Mar 202526 Feb 2025Moray's council tax to rise by 10%For an average band D property, the increase means an annual bill of £1,573.76, up from £1,430.69.26 Feb 202525 Feb 2025Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% Orkney is one of three Scottish island authorities making decisions on its rates.25 Feb 2025...
