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Somerset warns council viability could be at risk within two years

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Somerset Council is warning that its financial viability could be put at risk within two years because of its current level of care spending.

A new tier of “advanced” mayoral authorities should be granted full fiscal governance and enhanced borrowing powers as part of moves to bolster devolution across England, according to a new paper.

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