A second council is to put up the council tax against the wishes of the Scottish government. Councillors in Inverclyde have backed an 8.2% rise. Last week Argyll and Bute voted to put bills up by 10%.

Council tax freeze confirmed as Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute announce U-turns All 32 local authorities will now not raise council tax following assurances from the Scottish Government.

A second council is to put up the council tax against the wishes of the Scottish government. Councillors in Inverclyde have backed an 8.2% rise. Last week Argyll and Bute voted to put bills up by 10%.