Jobs under threat to fund £20m gap

JOB cuts are being considered at Stockport council as part of wider efforts to plug a £20m funding gap.

- BY DECLAN CAREY

The Lib Dem-controlled council runs more than 800 services across the borough. Its finances have come under extreme pressure in recent years.

A new report reveals the town hall is looking at the potential of reducing its workforce to balance the books as it prepares to set its annual budget.

Part of the council's budget plan includes making £1.5m of 'productivity' savings to its corporate and support services.

The report states council is planning to 'integrate functions with partners' and 'maximise automation opportunities and new technology' to save the cash.