Glasgow braced for council tax rises as local authorities 'struggling to cope'The accounts commission has warned Scotland's 32 local authorities face a budget gap of almost £1 billion by 2027 as the cost of delivering key services continues to climb. View Image Council tax bills could rise sharply for Scots this year (Image: Getty)Scotland's local authorities are facing a financial crisis, with auditors warning they are "struggling to cope" and at risk of becoming financially unsustainable. The stark assessment emerges as council leaders across the country deliberate over council tax increases for April, following substantial rises last year. The findings come after council leaders criticised the SNP Government for failing to adequately support local authorities. Article continues belowThe First Minister indicated that council tax rises of around three per cent would be "reasonable".