Local authorities in Scotland have announced their council tax increases for the coming year.

All 32 councils unveiled new charges on Thursday, with increases ranging between two and 10 per cent.

While the lowest increase was seen in West Dunbartonshire at exactly two per cent, Moray Council will increase their taxes the most, by 9.7 per cent.

Initial projections suggested that increases could have reached as much as 15 per cent.

This is despite claims from finance minister Andy Kerr that he would have "grave concerns" about any rises above five per cent.

"This settlement should ensure that local authorities will be able to set their council tax at levels similar to those announced provisionally last year," he said.

"The setting of council tax figures is a matter for local authorities but the funding the executive is giving local authorities should ensure they can meet the commitment they made to local people with their provisional figures.

"I believe this funding means there is no reason for excessive tax rises."

Rebellion possible

The Scottish Socialist Party is considering a mass non-payment campaign.

"We are starting a campaign, we are trying to inspire a rebellion, and in the course of such a rebellion every tactic will be examined," said leader Tommy Sheridan.

In addition, pensioners' charity Help the Aged will later this month launch a petition, calling on the Scottish parliament to create an expert panel to examine the fairness of the existing council tax system, and to consider possible replacements.