The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Local Government Funding Settlement In Scotland

[IMG][/IMG] Local authorities will receive more than £10.5 billion in 2018-19, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has announced, as he unveiled a range of measures to protect public services and generate economic growth. Mr Mackay said despite a cut of over £200 million to Scotland's block grant by the UK Government, the 2018-19 Draft Budget delivers a fair funding settlement for local authorities. [Read Full Article]