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Welsh councils say budget gaps are "unsustainable"

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Summary
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87% Informative

BBC has identified a budget shortfall of at least 540 m across Wales by 2026-27 .

Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil councils are planning to withdraw funding for some school transport.

Caerphilly council is currently consulting on proposals to do so.

Welsh government says it meets local authorities "regularly" to discuss the "very real challenges".

VR Score

92

Informative language

91

Neutral language

86

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

49

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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short-lived

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