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Council suspends non-essential spending after providing s 114 notice

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Published on: 06 July 2021

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LNB News 06/07/2021

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Issue Date: 06 July 2021

Published Date: 06 July 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

Slough Borough Council has responded to a report from the Director of Finance and announced that non-essential spending will be suspended from 2 July 2021 following ongoing financial challenges. The council seeks financial support and has notified the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in accordance with section 114 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (LGFA 1988). The local government confirms that essential services will continue.

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