Overview of Council Tax and Expenditure (2025-26)
Summary
- Council Tax increase of 7% from 1 April 2025:
- 5% for budget balancing
- 2% for capital investment via the Highland Investment Plan
- Total budget: £818.423 million
- Scottish Government grant: £642.469 million
- Council Tax income: £164.376 million
- Contribution from balances: £11.578 million
Spending Breakdown (per £1)
- 38p will go toward Education and Learning
- 25p will go toward Health and Social Care
- 11p will go toward Property and Housing
- 9p will go toward Capital Charges
- 6p will go toward Infrastructure and Environment
- 6p will go toward Other Services
- 5p will go toward Communities and Place