苏格兰理事会在呼吁进行制度改革的同时,考虑最高10%的增税以弥补资金缺口。 Scottish councils consider up to 10% tax hikes to cover funding gaps, amid calls for system reform.

苏格兰地方当局正在考虑大幅提高议会的税收,幅度从5%到10%不等,以解决资金缺口和成本上升问题,尽管国家进步党政府增加了1.44亿英镑的资金。 Local authorities in Scotland are considering significant council tax hikes, ranging from 5% to 10%, to address funding gaps and rising costs, despite a £144m funding boost from the SNP government. 过时的理事会税制突显了增加这些税额的必要性。 18年来,该税制从未改革过,导致地方服务的财政紧张和潜在的削减。 The need for these increases is highlighted by the outdated council tax system, which hasn't been reformed in 18 years, leading to financial strain on local services and potential cuts. 苏格兰政府正面临压力,要求使该制度现代化,以确保公平。 The Scottish government is under pressure to modernize the system to ensure fairness.