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Changes needed at Blackpool Council to get finances back in order

Adult Services and Children's Services make up the bulk of overspend at Blackpool Council, reports Shelagh Parkinson

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Nov 26, 2024
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Blackpool’s council leader has warned steps will need to be taken in next year’s budget to get town hall finances back on track.

Coun Lynn Williams says pressure on spending this year means the council’s reserves are likely to dwindle to just £78,000 by the end of this financial year.

The figure, which was first revealed in a council re…

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