Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises
Submitted by:
Craig Hoy,
South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
Date lodged:
Monday, 02 February 2026
Motion type: Motion For Debate
Motion reference: S6M-20654
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 04 February 2026
Motions as amended
That the Parliament notes that each local authority sets its own council tax rates; recognises the importance of building political consensus through the current consultation to deliver fair reform to local government taxation, and welcomes that a ‘Mansion Tax' will be brought forward in 2028 that will add two additional council tax bands, to be applied to properties valued at over £1 million.
Vote
Result59 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not voteAgreed
That the Parliament notes with concern the ongoing consultation on council tax reform; further notes that central government funding has been reduced in real terms in this and previous Scottish Government budgets; acknowledges the cumulative pressure on households from rising council tax, the introduction of additional local charges, fees and levies, and the increasing likelihood of further council tax rises; recognises the damaging impact that funding reductions are having on frontline and statutory local authority services; expresses a lack of confidence that the current consultation will deliver fair or considered reform, given the Scottish Government’s record of underfunding local government, and calls on the Scottish Government to withdraw the consultation and rule out proceeding with the proposed council tax reforms, including the plan to conduct a revaluation of every home in Scotland for council tax purposes, at a time when households are already struggling with rising bills.