A council tax rise will be announced in Dumfries and Galloway next week – after it was confirmed that the authority is facing a budget shortfall of more than
£5million.
Cuts to services are also likely after officers admitted that “very difficult decisions” will have to be made when setting the budget on Tuesday.
The various political groups on Dumfries and Galloway Council have a deadline of today to submit their final budget proposals which will be voted on.
