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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Edward Barnes

Wirral watchdog says council not to blame for £32m budget gap

Wirral Council’s finance watchdog said the council was not to blame for its £32m budget gap.

The Independent Assurance Panel, which was brought in one year ago to oversee the council’s finances, said it was “really pleased and reassured” about its financial position.

However it warned the council faced a “very difficult year next year" in 2024 as the local authority could see its reserves or backup funds drop to £3m.

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