Martin Ford 17 April 2024

Watchdog tells Falkirk to confront 'difficult decisions'

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Falkirk Council faces ‘difficult decisions’ to bridge a budget gap of tens of millions, according to a financial watchdog.

Audit Scotland’s Best Value report found the council had made progress since its last report in 2022 but ‘further work is required in some areas’.

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