Councillors warned budget pressures have not eased

A Cabinet Committee report on 5 November warns that continued financial discipline is needed to protect council services and reserves. Council Leader David Ross said much of the funding identified in the report is already committed, that a one-off reduction in loan charge costs will not be available for future budgets, and that demand for services continues to grow. He said the council will continue to deliver approved savings and that healthy reserves remain essential.

Why it matters locally. Decisions on next year’s budget will affect the services Dunfermline residents use.