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Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

To vote in the Scottish Parliament elections you must be registered to vote by Monday 20 April. Register online or find out more information about the election by visiting 2026 Scottish Parliament election by using the link above.

Students with Foreign Spouse/Partner/Dependent

You may be entitled to a Council Tax exemption if a resident in the property is a student and all other residents in the property are their foreign spouse, partner and/or dependent(s).

All residents in the property must be a qualifying student and their foreign spouse, partner and /or dependent(s) for an exemption to be awarded.

If an exemption is awarded it will end on the date any existing or new resident in the property is not a qualifying person.

You must tell us immediately of any change in the household circumstances.

More information on the qualifying criteria and how to apply.