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Authority facing savings of £26m Authority facing savings of £26m
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Aberdeen City Council has published a programme of proposed savings totalling more than £26m. Aberdeen City Council has published a programme of proposed savings totalling more than £26m for next year.
The education and social work departments could face cuts to their budgets in the plan.The education and social work departments could face cuts to their budgets in the plan.
Councillors on the local authority will discuss the options at a meeting later this month. It includes a reduction of dozens of teaching posts and possible closure of some primary schools and museums.
Council deputy leader Kevin Stewart stressed they were proposals and not decisions. Councillors will discuss the options at a meeting later this month.
It had already been announced in October that up to 600 jobs could be shed at the council in an effort to balance the budget.It had already been announced in October that up to 600 jobs could be shed at the council in an effort to balance the budget.
A consultation with the unions is under way.A consultation with the unions is under way.