Scotland's councils consider cutting jobs and services, and council tax rises in a bid to balance books.
Image caption,The SNP has a manifesto to increase teacher numbers and big cuts to the workforce could worsen relations with unions whose members are already striking over pay.
Cosla's leadership has said this "means significant cuts will have to be made in other areas that support children, young people, families and our communities".Caroline Haddock wants Midlothian Council to keep St Matthew's RC primary in Rosewell open Caroline Haddock, who has two children at the school, said she was "absolutely devastated" at the possibility it could shut, arguing that it does not make sense because new housing is to be developed in the village.
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