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Glasgow’s council tax crisis is spiraling, with over £45 million unpaid—enough to nearly cover half the cost of fixing the city’s crumbling roads. Seventy-five thousand bills have been sent to debt collectors, and nearly 100,000 warrants issued. Across Scotland, 250,000 people face similar summons, leaving local authorities owed nearly £1 billion. Unions call the system “completely broken,” citing outdated 1991 property valuations and rising rates that hit low-income residents hardest. The Scottish Government is now exploring reforms—including revaluing properties and adjusting tax bands—to make the system fairer. Councils stress that tax funds vital services, while urging struggling residents to seek help through programs like GAIN.

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