City of Edinburgh Council proposes 3% council tax rise

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Residents in Edinburgh could face a 3% rise in council tax bills.

The tax rise is one of a range of measures being considered by the council as it looks to make savings of almost 拢21m in next year's budget.

The authority is also proposing to cut funding to Edinburgh Leisure by 拢420,000, increase the cost of parking permits and charge for collecting garden waste.

The proposals will go to a council vote next year.

If approved, they will form part of the City of Edinburgh Council's budget for 2018-19.