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Falkirk Council is to raise its council tax by 4.84%.

The council tax rise - the maximum allowable - equates to a Band D increase of £56.58 a year.

The local authority committed to an investment of £265m over the next five years in schools, roads, paths and playpark upgrades.

Council leader Cecil Meiklejohn said the budget was "not easy" given demands for resources, but it delivered services to those who need them most.

He said: "Large-scale investment is being made across all our services most notably extending six of our schools."

Meanwhile, Angus Council has agreed a council tax rise of 3%.

That equates to a Band D increase of £35.14 a year.

The administration said: "On balance, we think that a council tax increase of 3% is fair to our citizens and allows Angus Council to provide for its budget for next year and to plan for the future."

Local government body Cosla warned last week that Scottish councils need an extra £300m of funding just to "stand still".