Most councils are coping with the cuts councils but they will face difficult decisions about how to meet their funding shortfall in the next few years. This is the conclusion of the Audit Commission report Tough Times.

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Simply cutting front line services will put services at risk and reduce long term value for money. Departments must look to deliver services in radically more efficient ways to deliver the cuts planned. There must be changes in the way departments operate. This warning comes from Margaret Hodge, Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts.

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