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Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises

  • Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 February 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S6M-20654
  • Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 04 February 2026

That the Parliament notes with concern the ongoing consultation on council tax reform; further notes that central government funding has been reduced in real terms in this and previous Scottish Government budgets; acknowledges the cumulative pressure on households from rising council tax, the introduction of additional local charges, fees and levies, and the increasing likelihood of further council tax rises; recognises the damaging impact that funding reductions are having on frontline and statutory local authority services; expresses a lack of confidence that the current consultation will deliver fair or considered reform, given the Scottish Government’s record of underfunding local government, and calls on the Scottish Government to withdraw the consultation and rule out proceeding with the proposed council tax reforms, including the plan to conduct a revaluation of every home in Scotland for council tax purposes, at a time when households are already struggling with rising bills.


Amendments

Motion ref. S6M-20654.1

Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises - Amendment 1 - Amendment

Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Supported by: Mark Griffin
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026


Motion ref. S6M-20654.2

Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises - Amendment 2 - Amendment

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, February 4, 2026