Edinburgh local authority expected to hike council tax by 7%

The local authority is also having to make cutbacks to plug a £30m black-hole.

The City of Edinburgh Council will set its budget for the next year on Thursday, with proposals including the increase of council tax by 7% to 10%.

But the local authority is also having to make cutbacks to plug a £30m blackhole.

Teachers and parents of children with additional support needs fear they are likely to be some of the biggest losers.

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