County borrowing and budget gap set to soar in wake of coronavirus pandemic
The annual cost of Essex County Council’s (ECC) borrowing is set to increase by £37 million between now and 2025
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Investigation reveals Thurrock Council borrowed more than £1billion
A major investigation into borrowing by local authorities has revealed how Thurrock Council got into more that £1billion in debt
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Southend Council borrowing rises by almost £70million in a single year
Southend Council borrowing rose by almost £70million last year, new government figures have revealed. Data published by the Ministry of
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Borrowing rate hike threatens future capital projects for county council
A shock decision to hike the cost to councils of borowing from the government has put Essex County Council’s major capital
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