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Mayor keen to identify officers responsible for cash failures

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees is keen to identify the individuals to blame for the state of the council’s finances, The MJ understands.

By James Evison, Dan Peters | 08 March 2017

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees is keen to identify the individuals to blame for the state of the council's finances, The MJ understands.

A source said Mayor Rees would, if necessary, take disciplinary action against officers, which is behind his decision to commission a further review.

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