Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Edinburgh City Council has announced it will be raising its tax bills by three per cent, to accommodate for spending plans, including a £12 million refurbishment of North Bridge, £7.8 million to address the costs from rising school rolls and an extra £2.5 million to spend on roads and pavements.
Councillors have also agreed an updated 2016-20 Business Plan for the council.
Budget documents show the council has a budget of £968 million, but must make a savings of £38 million.
Alasdair Rankin, the City of Edinburgh Council's convener of finance and resources committee, said: "In 2016 we approved a four-year budget framework which drew on feedback and ideas from the public, and this year's budget continues to reflect residents' priorities.
"Despite an uncertain financial climate we have set a balanced budget for Edinburgh, as well as securing funds for several major projects throughout the city."
In similar news, the Scottish Borders Council has approved a three per cent council tax increase, outlining key investment areas to include roads, bridges, schools, flood protection and economic development.
The council’s spending plans have a £9.5 million savings target.
Aberdeenshire councillors have also voted in favour of a 2.5 per cent rise in council tax, with the approval narrowly being passed by 33 votes for and 32 votes against, following a two hour debate.
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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