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Councils told to face up to financial challenges

Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterborough reviews.

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2021

Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterborough reviews.

Councils must face up to their financial challenges to avoid the same fate as those forced to seek Government help, local government finance expert Rob Whiteman warned the sector this week.

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