Rise in council tax to be debated

Falkirk residents could see their council tax rise by 7% next year.

Falkirk Council documents show the local authority will debate plans next Wednesday to increase rates by 7%.

A report says the current level of council tax is "not sustainable".

The local authority is facing a budget shortfall of nearly £26 million for the next financial year.

They will debate the idea at the start of March.

You can find more information on the Council website:

https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/coins/viewDoc.asp?c=e%97%9Dc%91i%82%8C