Finance teams left to unravel settlement complexities – but increased demand for EFS seems clear

An array of concerns about the provisional local government finance settlement have been raised – which could leave more councils seeking exceptional financial support (EFS).

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Some within the local government sector, including section 151 officers, have highlighted uncertainty over how DSG deficits will be dealt with, the reason for

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