Council tax rise of nine per cent being proposed

Residents in Midlothian face a council tax rise of nine per cent in the coming year as council bosses argue it is the only way to fill an £11 million budget gap.

- by Marie Sharp

Dalkeith residents could be facing a big hike in council tax

Midlothian councillors will be asked to approve the rise which comes 12 months after they introduced a 10 per cent increase, at a meeting this week.