The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Tighter Squeeze On Councils

[IMG]//caithness-business.co.uk/image_cache/na7915_tn.jpg[/IMG] Councils are showing increasing signs of financial stress and face even tougher challenges ahead, says the Accounts Commission. In its annual financial overview published today the local authority watchdog says funding has reduced while costs and demands have increased, and more councils are using reserves to fund services. [Read Full Article]