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Budget information

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Council budget approved for 2024/25

At a meeting on 20 February, the council set its annual budget for the year ahead 2024/25.

Read more about this article. Council budget approved for 2024/25
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7% rent increase for council tenants

Councillors approve a seven per increase for council tenants for 2024/25 to maintain services in the wake of a challenging financial position.

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Budget update. Council Tax and Spending 2024 - 25. East Lothian Council

Council Tax and Spending 2024/25

Every year the council agrees Council Tax charges and allocations of funding to council service areas for the 12 months ahead.

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Council Tax charges for second homes

From 1 April 2024, East Lothian Council will charge a 100% premium on properties that are used as a second home.

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Budget insights

What the council needs to consider when setting the budget.

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Annual Accounts

Unaudited Annual Accounts – 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

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