EFS debt alleviation mooted for Slough

Slough Borough Council could have the cost of servicing its exceptional financial support (EFS) cut by around a fifth to ease its debt burden after eight years of government bailouts.

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The proposal was included in an external review of intervention at the borough which found that Slough – which has been granted government support

EFS debt alleviation mooted for Slough

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