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Moray's council tax to rise by 10%

Moray Council 'The Moray Council' on a wall under a red, white and blue coat of arms.Moray Council
Moray councillors agreed council tax levels on Wednesday

Councillors in Moray have backed a 10% increase in council tax.

For an average band D property, the rise will mean an annual bill of £1,573.76, up from £1,430.69.

The motion was ed by 17 votes to eight, with one abstention.

The council also approved indicative increases of 10% for 2026/27 and 6% for 2027/28.

On Tuesday, councillors in Orkney voted in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax, after rejecting a suggested rise of 20%.

Officials had recommended putting the rate up by 11%, but councillors voted 11-10 in favour of 15%.

A full meeting of the council next Tuesday will be asked to approve the rate.

Meanwhile, Shetland Islands Council agreed to a 10% increase in bills.

Aberdeenshire Council is due to set its council tax - also recommended at 10% - on Thursday.

Aberdeen - with officials recommending 11% - will follow on 5 March.

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