The leader of Perth and Kinross Council has revealed taxes will likely be increased and local services axed if the Scottish Government does not renege on its “unacceptable” £371 million real terms cut to funding.
All 32 council leaders in Scotland - including local leader Murray Lyle - have written to the first minister urging a meeting to resolve the dispute, which could lead to a near £10 million shortfall for PKC.
The letter, also addressed to finance secretary Kate Forbes, follows the announcement of the Budget earlier this month.The health service was granted the most cash, however leaders slammed the plans for their impact on local services across the country.With the government axing its national council tax freeze, local
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