Scottish councils face tough spending choices amid ‘fragile’ budget shortfalls

Local authorities across Scotland could cut vital services in a bid to make up £400m budget shortfall. The Accounts Commission warns local authorities may have to cut services to deal with inflation, the cost-of-living and living with Covid. The Commission claims two thirds of councils will have to use cash reserves to balance their budgets. … Continue reading Scottish councils face tough spending choices amid ‘fragile’ budget shortfalls