As such, the vast majority of funding is provided by means of a block grant.The Scottish Government recognises the financial challenges that local government are facing and that is why the 2026-27 Scottish Budget provides record block grant funding of over £15.7 billion for local government, an increase of 2 per cent in real terms compared to 2025-26.In 2026-27, Aberdeen City Council will receive over £528.1 million to support day to day services, which equates to an extra £33.2 million or an additional 6.7 per cent compared to 2025-26.While it is for local authorities to manage their own budgets and to allocate the total financial resources available to them on the basis of local needs and priorities, we will work together to find collective solutions about issues that matter to the people of Scotland. S6W...