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COSLA says Scottish Budget Leaves Councils Short And More Cuts Will Result

[IMG][/IMG] The Scottish Government's 2045 Climate Change Targets will not be met as local authorities will be forced to use ageing, high-emission vehicles on a daily basis, councils have warned today (Wednesday). The Scottish Government draft budget falls far short of what COSLA considers a fair settlement for Local Government. [Read Full Article]