The Scottish Government has announced £275m of additional funding for local authorities to assist with financial pressures as a result of the pandemic.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said the unringfenced funds would mitigate the lost income ensuing from COVID-19 restrictions, with a further £40m pledged for modifications to schools.
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