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COSLA Says Frontline Scottish Council Services Will Be Hit

[IMG][/IMG] COSLA said it was disappointed that once again the Scottish Government has presented a Budget for Local Government that looks much better than the reality behind the figures. Speaking this afternoon following the Scottish Government's Budget announcement, COSLA’s Resources Spokesperson Councillor Gail Macgregor said:"On the face of it this looks like a good Budget for Local Government with a cash increase of £495million and whilst we acknowledge this money, the reality behind this figure unfortunately is quite different. [Read Full Article]