Bills will go up by 10% in North Lanarkshire and the Borders while Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife have also backed big rises.

Sheffield City Council says it needs to take the "necessary steps to find efficiencies".

Authorities are no longer bound by a council tax freeze and most look set to confirm big increases.

The councils will meet on Thursday to finalise their budgets and council tax.

The increase will raise approximately £240,000, with a further £24,000 from higher parking charges.

A draft budget for 2025/26 has been agreed by the district council's cabinet.

A council increases tax whilst approving cuts, as its leader calls for more government funding.

The leader of Surrey Heath Borough council says it is facing "significant financial challenges".