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Daily Record
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Politics
Paul Hutcheon

SNP-Green Government announces extra £120m funding for local authorities to head off massive council tax rises

The SNP/Green Government has announced an extra £120m for local authorities in a bid to put the brakes on crippling council tax rises.

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes revealed the extra funds amid a revolt by council leaders and fears her original funding deal would add to the cost of living crisis.

In an unprecedented move before Christmas, all 32 council leaders had written to the First Minister to complain about next year’s funding settlement.

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