Services may have to be reduced or cut across many parts of Scotland, a spending watchdog warns.
Local authorities are facing a funding gap of £400 million, according to a new report
Its report, prepared by Audit Scotland, warned many councils have also used reserves to bridge funding gaps and fund vital services. This is also expected to be the case in 2022-23. "But digging in to reserves to run day-to-day services is not a sustainable strategy. So overall it's a tough settlement, it's a tough future.", will help councils address future cost challenges. But the report said further change and reform is required to ensure longer-term financial sustainability across all councils.
Councils received £20.3bn in combined revenue funding and income from other sources in 2021-22, down by £300m on the previous year in real terms. "It is disappointing that our request has not been met. The independent report out today reflects this extremely precarious financial situation in which councils across Scotland find themselves.'Challenging circumstances'
"Despite this, local authority revenue funding is £2.2bn or 22.9% higher in cash terms in the current financial year than it was in 2013-14.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Scotland to be battered by rain and 70mph winds amid weather and flood alertsWet and windy conditions across the country are likely to cause some transport delays.
Read more »
Scotland teachers strike: No sign of pay deal as primary schools shutTeaching unions and the Scottish government 'remain some distance apart' on a new pay agreement.
Read more »
The surnames in Scotland that are worth up to £227,000 in unclaimed estatesPeople across Scotland could be due thousands of pounds without even realising it due to unclaimed estates from relatives that did not leave behind wills before passing away.
Read more »
The city in Scotland crowned as one of the most dog-friendly in the UKA new study looking into the most dog-friendly cities and towns in the UK has revealed which city in Scotland has the best amenities for pooches — receiving an approval rating of 86 per cent.
Read more »
NHS in Scotland 'fighting for its life' as A&E waiting times soar over ChristmasMore than 2,500 Scots spent 12 hours or more waiting to be seen in A&E wards during the last week of December - a record high.
Read more »
Historic video of Scotland from 1901 shows life in Glasgow in 'beautiful' colourA video showing Jamaica Street in Glasgow in colour back in 1901 has been shared which viewers have called 'very cool' and 'an amazing film archive'.
Read more »