The controversial budget includes a 5% rise in council tax and a number of cost-cutting measures.
A controversial Glasgow City Council budget was passed today in order to plug a £49m hole in finances.
Glasgow Labour group walked out of Glasgow City Chambers ahead of the budget to stand in solidarity with union groups protesting the cuts. They were later joined by Conservative and Green councillors following their statements. The budget plans were all passed unopposed. Cllr Bell criticised opposition groups who did not present alternative proposals.Council tax rises by 5% Cllr Bell confirmed that council tax will rise by 5% for 2023/24 in a bid to close the gap in funds.The council will also take £6m from reserves.While Cllr Bell confirmed that teacher numbers would be protected, a number of other cost-cutting measures were put forward.
There will also be a "review of resources" - excluding teachers and support learning workers - to save more than £3million.
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