To ask the Scottish Government what immediate action it is taking to support local authorities, like North Ayrshire Council, which are reportedly facing significant structural funding gaps that affect the delivery of local services. The 2025-26 budget delivered record funding of over £15.1 billion for Local Government, a real terms increase of 5.5 per cent, as confirmed by the Accounts Commission.As part of the record funding package for Local Government, in 2025-26 North Ayrshire Council will receive £383.8 million to support day to day services, which equates to an extra £21.2 million or an additional 5.8 per cent compared to 2024-25.