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Councillors accused of 'not seriously considering' auditor recommendations

Auditors have accused Dudley Council members of ‘not seriously considering’ the recommendations of officers on the authority’s financial position.

By William Eichler | 04 October 2024
Aerial view of council flats in Halesowen, Dudley © UAV 4/Shutterstock.com

Auditors have accused Dudley Council members of ‘not seriously considering' the recommendations of officers on the authority's financial position.

An interim report by Grant Thornton found the local authority had only achieved 64% of its planned savings in 2023-24.

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