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Worcestershire County Hall

16.04.18

Local Power

Worcestershire buried report raising “urgent” concern over finances

Fifth county council at risk with independent reviewers stating need for “radical overhaul”

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08.03.18

Local Power

County councils in crisis: three more named as showing signs of financial distress

The Bureau reveals more councils are under severe financial strain

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07.02.18

Local Power

Is Surrey the next council in crisis?

Local authorities struggle to balance their books, as the spending crisis deepens

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07.02.18

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Councils “dangerously close to brink” as half plan to cut spending on vulnerable children

Councils digging deep as spending cuts bite

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