The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Scottish Councils May Face Cuts Over The Next Two Years Even With 5% Council Tax Increases

[IMG][/IMG] Even if Scottish councils were to increase council tax by 5% a year in each of the next two years they may face real-terms cuts to their funding. New analysis by IFS researchers finds that even if Scottish councils were to increase council tax by 5% a year in each of the next two years (adding around £140 to the average band D tax bill), they may face real-terms cuts to their funding. [Read Full Article]