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Watchdog 'deeply concerned' over council's finances

The Accounts Commission is ‘not confident’ Shetland Islands Council is ‘financially sustainable’.

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By Martin Ford | 25 August 2022

The Accounts Commission watchdog is ‘not confident' Shetland Islands Council is ‘financially sustainable'.

It warned budget overspends were depleting the council's reserves.

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