Northumberland denies plans for big job cuts

摘要

Northumberland CC has denied claims it plans to make 3,000 job cuts as part of efficiency savings. A county council spokeswoman said: 'The financial situation facing Northum- berland is not unique: all councils across the country must make major savings over the next two to three years. 'Efficiency savings may well have an impact on staff numbers, but we have not and cannot put a figure on any reduction in employees until the staffing structure for the new council is agreed.