NORTH Lanarkshire Council has told the Insolvency Services to expect redundancies as it prepares to lay off up to 1400 staff as part of a £104 million savings package.
The council described the move as a "procedural step laid down by statute" and that no redundancy notices have yet been issued to staff.
However, Airdrie & Shotts MSP Alex Neil said it was "extremely concerning news" for all staff and that savings required could be made without the need for mass redundancies.
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