Councils issue call for funding changes to avoid bankruptcy

Angus Council is calling for a "radical" change in how authorities are funded

There’s a warning Scottish councils could go bankrupt if funding doesn’t improve.

Local authority body COSLA say tough choices have to be made, amid rising costs and greater demand.

The Scottish Government says it’s facing its most challenging budget settlement since devolution.

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