At the budget setting meetings this Wednesday (22nd Feb 2023), the Comhairle SNP group have lodged two amendments.
The first amendment, proposed by Cllr Susan Thomson and seconded by Cllr John A Maciver, aims to freeze the council tax and not to increase.
Group leader, Cllr Gordon Murray stated: "With the cost of living crisis, energy prices rising exponentially and the rents in social housing increasing by 6%, it is important for us as a council not to put more stress on household budgets especially the low-income earners."
In a second amendment, the SNP Group wish to protect ASN and also protect the library service.
Cllr Murray stated : " In times like these we should be protecting our most vulnerable and not cutting the ASN service."
"Also, the library service is a much valued service in the community and one that is worth protecting from a reduction in funds."
