Councillors were told that money from the Scottish Government is unlikely to increase in the next five years
Falkirk Council will make a desperate plea to both Scottish and UK Governments for more funding as they reluctantly accepted a financial strategy that will mean cuts to services and council tax rises.
Read more: Falkirk councillor praised for bravery as he recalls death of father in 'bid to save lives' Another unknown is a new agreement between CoSLA and the Scottish Government - known as the Verity House agreement - which has yet to be finalised. Members expect that it will mean that Holyrood will put less pressure on councils to ringfence money for government projects, but the detail still needs to be clarified.
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