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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan Bunn

Council declares effective bankruptcy over £1.2 billion hole in budget

PA Wire

A Surrey council has declared effective bankruptcy over a £1.2 billion hole in its budget caused by “extreme” high levels of borrowing as part of its investment strategy.

Liberal Democrat-run Woking Borough Council on Wednesday issued a section 114 notice formally declaring it is unable to deliver a balanced budget with the £16 million it has available for 2023-24.

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