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The Case for Reforming Local Government Finance

Councils cannot deliver services when their revenue base remains this narrow.

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The initiative is expected to reach roughly 5559 people across the country in its first phase.

Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.

  • Community groups welcomed the announcement
  • A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months
  • Similar programmes are being considered for other districts
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Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.

Comments (1)

  • Ishara Perera

    Been waiting for news on this for weeks, glad to finally see it.