People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.
Backed by an additional £2.2 million in Scottish Government funding, the project provides tailored support to affected households and works with local authorities to support good practice in Council Tax debt collection.
Housing minister Paul McLennan said the project has already been delivered in nine local authority areas, where it has helped to “promote a dignified and empathetic approach” to debt collection and supported more than 1,600 people with advice on Council Tax issues. This additional funding will allow the project to be…
