Financial uncertainty has split opinion over whether local government should push for a multi-year settlement or another single-year deal.
As chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng finalises his economic plan for 31 October amid market volatility, councils are struggling to balance their books due to soaring inflation, wages and increased demand.
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