A report is due to be discussed at a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 21 February.

Councillor Mark Rowley, executive member for service delivery and transformation, said: “Council Tax makes up around a fifth of our funding but is crucial income which helps us to maintain services right across the region, supporting all areas of our budget.

“A freeze benefits householders’ budgets and the funding from the Scottish Government compensates the council. However, due to continued financial pressures, we will be required to make further savings in our next budget.”

Whilst Council Tax will not go up, Scottish Water has announced an 8.8% increase in charges for water and waste water services, which the council is required to collect on its behalf through annual billing. This will impact on the bill households receive.

The council’s budget will be set on Thursday 29 February.