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WHITEHALL

Plugged In

In the face of adversity, Paul O'Brien is confident that councils can continue to deliver.

Progressive austerity appears to be the message on public finances for the foreseeable future. In local government, this translates to reducing costs or cutting services in order to pay for the sins of the bankers.

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