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Scotland's councils face £530m budget shortfall

Scotland's councils face £530m budget shortfall
BBC UK Thursday 11 June 2026, 05:39 UTC 1 min read
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The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.

The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.
Scotland (LOCATION) The Accounts Commission (ORG)
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