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Financial sustainability warning for Scottish councils

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A warning has been sounded over the financial sustainability of Scottish councils, with the latest analysis showing a projected budget shortfall of almost £1bn and councils reliant on dwindling reserves to balance the books.

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The Accounts Commission’s financial bulletin for 2024/25 warned of a budget gap of £542m, rising to £647m in 2025/26 and £997m in 2027/28, as

Room151 uncovers an ‘unusual’ legal process and changing dynamics in the political landscape that once again leave s151s picking up the financial pieces.

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