Motion
Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises
S6M-20654.2 · Amendment · lodged by Robison, Shona
Lodged on
03 Feb 2026Heard / answered on
04 Feb 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 04 Feb 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20654 in the name of Craig Hoy (Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises), leave out from “with concern” to end and insert “that each local authority sets its own council tax rates; recognises the importance of building political consensus through the current consultation to deliver fair reform to local government taxation, and welcomes that a ‘Mansion Tax' will be brought forward in 2028 that will add two additional council tax bands, to be applied to properties valued at over £1 million.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Robison, Shona
(Scottish National Party).
- McKee, Ivan (SNP)
Amendment division result
04 Feb 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
59Against
51Abstain
8Not voted
11In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 04 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 February 2026
I call the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government to speak to and move amendment S6M-20654.2.16:10
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Shona Robison
SNP
Chamber
· 04 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 February 2026
We have provided a real-terms increase to local government and we have made sure that that funding is flexible. If Craig Hoy is suggesting that there should be some unspecified additional funding for…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 February 2026
The next question is, that amendment S6M-20654.2, in the name of Shona Robison, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20654, in the name of Craig Hoy, on opposing the Scottish Government’s proposed council…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 04 Feb 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 04 February 2026
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20654.2, in the name of Shona Robison, is: For 59, Against 51, Abstentions 8.Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20654Original motion02 Feb 2026 · Motion For Debate · Hoy, CraigThat the Parliament notes with concern the ongoing consultation on council tax reform; further notes that central government funding has been reduced in real terms in this and previous Scottish Government budgets; acknowledges the cumulative pressure on households from rising council tax, the introduction of additional local charges, fees and levies,...
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S6M-20654.2Selected itemCarried 59/5103 Feb 2026 · Amendment · Robison, ShonaAs an amendment to motion S6M-20654 in the name of Craig Hoy (Opposing the Scottish Government's Proposed Council Tax Rises), leave out from “with concern” to end and insert “that each local authority sets its own council tax rates; recognises the importance of building political consensus through the current consultation to deliver fair...