The First Minister will have an 'open' conversations with Scotland's council leaders about the process.
John Swinney has refused to say if the Scottish Government will seek to freeze council tax next year.
Mr Swinney however was keen to tell council leaders that he wants to see "effective collaboration and partnership with local government in Scotland". The First Minister's comments came at the annual conference of the local government body Cosla - where one delegate asked him directly if the Scottish Government would seek to impose either a freeze on council tax next year, or if ministers would look to impose a cap on how much authorities could raise charges by.
With the UK Government set to announce its Budget on October 30, and the Scottish Government's draft budget to be revealed just over a month later on December 4, Mr Swinney said there would be "an open and candid conversation" with local government. Mr Swinney said the money given to councils by the Scottish Government had increased by £575 million this year.
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