Budget Review Brings Tax Freeze

Strathaven based, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, Linda Fabiani MSP, welcomed the Scottish Governments budget spending review which has opened the way for a council tax freeze in South Lanarkshire.

Welcoming the opportunity for a historic tax freeze, Linda Fabiani said:

“In 10 years the Labour Party increased the council tax in South Lanarkshire by 52 percent.

“I am delighted that this government has come to an agreement with COSLA over a freeze in council tax over the coming year.

“This meets the SNP’s commitment to make life fairer and wealthier for the people of South Lanarkshire and the whole of Scotland, I warmly welcome that.”