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What does the 2019 Spending Review mean for councils?

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The Spending Review is unlikely to provide an end to austerity for councils, so the government must make its plans for local government clear,

Paul Guilliotti, director of Financial Services, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils argues that current high funding levels should be approached with caution as marginal changes to discount rates can potentially have a significant impact.

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