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flag East Lothian Council approved a 7.5% tax rise and 7% rent hike to address financial pressures, citing rising costs and high demand.

flag East Lothian Council approved a 7.5% council tax rise and a 7% rent increase for social housing tenants, citing financial pressures from rising costs and demand. flag The tax hike, the first in Scotland for 2026/27, passed with Labour and one independent support, while the SNP backed a lower 5.8% tax rise and an 8% rent increase. flag Councils said the increases are needed to maintain services and avoid cuts, though concerns remain over affordability and housing access, with over 4,500 on the waiting list.

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