Shetland Islands Council4 hrs agoMoray council tax up 10% and in Shetland by 7.3%Council tax payers in Moray face the double-digit increase after the local authority agreed its budget.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoMoray and Shetland council staff will not get World Cup holidayCouncillors in both local authorities agree not to grant it, amid concerns about the cost.4 hrs ago6 hrs agoCouncil convener banned as company director over unpaid taxShetland councillor Andrea Manson was a co-director of a pub firm.6 hrs ago17 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 7.3% proposed for ShetlandThe suggested increase would see a Band D household pay an extra £1.95 per week.17 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Plans for 'Scotland's largest salmon farm' approvedScottish Sea Farms said it would contain up to 6,000 tonnes of salmon at any one time. 12 Feb 202614 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 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...
