Updated: May 18, 2021, 10:28 am
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Angus Council’s opposition SNP group will contest the 2022 local government elections with a new leader.
Forfar councillor Lynne Devine has stepped down from the role with immediate effect following the group’s AGM.
She told colleagues she wanted to step aside as she won’t be standing for re-election in May.
Monifieth and Sidlaws councillor Beth Whiteside takes over as group leader following Monday’s development.
Councillor Beth Whiteside.
Montrose councillor Bill Duff and Brechin and Edzell member Kenny Braes are joint deputes.
Ms Devine’s decision means the leaders of both administration and opposition on the current council are not seeking re-election next May.
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Council tax freeze for Angus residents
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Angus council tax is to be frozen for the coming year.
Just over a week ahead of the authority setting its 2021/22 budget, the ruling Conservative/Independent coalition administration has said it will be backing acceptance of a Scottish Government offer of £1.727 million to keep rates at their 2020/21 level.
Council finance convener, Councillor Angus MacMillan Douglas said: “The administration has always tried to keep council tax low, as it is a hard tax for many families to pay.
“We are pleased that this freeze will keep our council tax as the second lowest in mainland Scotland.
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