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Fears for jobs as council looks to slash costs

AN MSP has raised concerns about potential cuts at North Lanarkshire Council, which could see the equivalent of around 1300 full-time jobs being axed.

The local authority said it will launch a public consultation next month as it has to save £73.3 million in three years.

It has set out draft "savings options", totalling £105.7m. If they are all implemented, 1387 full-time equivalent posts could go.

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