A draft response to a government consultation states residents in higher banded homes do “not necessarily” have “higher levels of disposable income”.
Concerns over “unsustainable” planned council tax rises as residents living in higher band properties “struggle with costs” are set to be reported to the Scottish Government.
Under the proposals, it is expected the annual increase would be £139 in band E, £287 in F, £485 in G and £780 in H. Officials reported council tax collection in East Renfrewshire has been “challenging” recently and while property values have increased over time, incomes “have not kept pace with this”.
Money advice teams have also seen an increase in clients from working households, with “the biggest increases from the traditionally affluent areas” . “There are also families living in higher band properties where one of the partners cannot work due to health issues, or caring for family members and are on a tight budget.”
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