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...