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It therefore considers it prudent to seek extra time in which to continue consideration of the report if it cannot be agreed during the Committee’s scheduled meeting on Tuesday 1 October.
In particular, I would like to highlight that we are continuing to engage with the business community to ensure the charge can be implemented successfully while minimising extra burdens for businesses. The final policy will be shaped by the views gathered through this consultation.
On the basis of the current data we cannot conclude that the extra revenue from Council Tax is having an impact on the distribution of savings across the Pro-Poor to Pro-Rich spectrum.
Extra costs of disability
According to last year’s SCOPEiDisability Price Tag 2023: the extra cost of disability | Disability charity Scope UK figures, the additional costs of disability are £900 per month.
You are using all the phrases that the witnesses used last week, which is fair, but where does the extra money come from? It is extra money that has come from the Scottish Government to pay 200,000 people more than they were getting paid before.
It may be helpful to note that in 2023/24, Highland Council received £561.5 million to fund local services, which equates to an extra £14.8 million to support vital day to day services or an additional 2.7 per cent compared to 2022/23.
It may be helpful to note that in 2023/24, Highland Council received £561.5 million to fund local services, which equates to an extra £14.8 million to support vital day to day services or an additional 2.7 per cent compared to 2022/23.