The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

No more cuts needed in setting 2012/13 budget

The Highland Council's Budget Leader has said that the Council will require to make no further cutbacks before setting its budget for 2012/13 on Thursday 9 February, next year. Councillor David Alston told the full council meeting (Thursday 16 Dec 2011) that £20.4 million of savings had been identified earlier in the year and thanks to prudent budget planning - involving consultation with the public - the budget was balanced for the new financial year. ... [Read Full Article]