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Holyrood puts authorities in a 'straitjacket'

Scottish council leaders have accused Holyrood of punishing local authorities and putting them in ‘financial straitjackets’ ahead of next week’s settlement announcement.

Scottish council leaders have accused Holyrood of punishing local authorities and putting them in ‘financial straitjackets' ahead of next week's settlement announcement.

The Scottish Government is due to publish local authority budget details for the next financial year on 16 December.

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