South Ayrshire Council leader Peter Henderson has backed a warning that councils are facing both service cuts and tax hikes to balance the books.
He said that 'tough decisions' would require to be made which includes setting council tax levels after the Scottish Government indicated an end to the freeze in 2022/23.
With many anticipating up to five per cent tax increases at a number of councils, neighbouring East Ayrshire Council has revealed it is working on its budget on the basis of a three per cent rise.
