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Council told to 'urgently address' finances

A council has been told to ‘urgently address its financial situation’ by a financial watchdog.

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By Martin Ford | 27 September 2024
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A council has been told to ‘urgently address its financial situation' by a financial watchdog.

Clackmannanshire Council has made £70m of savings since 2010, but these have relied on reserves and one-off savings, ‘an approach that cannot continue' according to the Accounts Commission's report published today.

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