Scotland’s largest local authority has announced a council tax rise of 5% in a dramatic budget meeting to plug a £49m funding gap.

Labour representatives walked out of the vote on Glasgow City Council’s 2023/24 spending plans, instead holding a rally against what the group described as a “process that will wreak havoc on the city”.

Inside, the SNP administration passed increases to parking and bus lanes fines, the introduction of garden waste permits and a reduction in opening hours for public buildings including the Tramway and Mitchell Library.

On-street parking fines are set to brought “in line with Edinburgh levels” while charges for leisure facilities will also rise.

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