Please find below UNISON Scotland’s submission to the Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation on a Fairer Council Tax.
The proposals in this consultation are to raise higher band council tax bills, providing increased funds to local authorities. While we broadly agree with the changes, the response sets out important context in giving qualified approval, particularly the need for sustainable funding for local government.
It concludes by urging the Scottish Government and COSLA to prioritise reform urgently, replacing the council tax with a progressive property tax.
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