Glasgow’s SNP administration has passed a budget to plug a £49m shortfall after a remarkable council meeting which saw opposition councillors walk out of the city chambers.
Parking and bus lane fines will rise, permits for putting garden waste in brown bins are to be introduced and there will be cuts to opening hours at Tramway and the Mitchell Library.
A £12m chunk was taken out of the spending gap by city treasurer Ricky Bell’s decision to lift council tax by 5% from April — which means Band D households will pay £1,499 in 2023/24.
