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Moray Council agrees 4.84% council tax increase





MORAY Council is to raise its council tax by 4.84 per cent.

The increase, which is the maximum allowable, equates to a Band D rate of £1,322.87 – up £61.07 on last year.

The decision was taken this afternoon as part of budget talks.

Councillors gather in Moray Council HQ to set council tax rates for the year ahead as part of budget talks. Picture: Eric Cormack.
Councillors gather in Moray Council HQ to set council tax rates for the year ahead as part of budget talks. Picture: Eric Cormack.

It means the rate for a Band A property will be £881.91, with Band B rising to £1028.90 and Band C going up to £1,175.89.

The tax for a Band E property will be £1,738.11, Band F will be £2,149.67 and Band G and H will rise to £2,590.62 and £3,241.03 respectively.

Rates do not include charges for water or waste water, which is collected alongside council tax on behalf of Scottish Water, nor do they take into account any council tax reduction, discount or exemption which may be due in individual cases.

Information can be found on Moray Council’s website on eligibility and how to apply for Council Tax Reduction, discount or exemption.

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