CHESHIRE East Council claims it has saved the Borough’s taxpayers £5million without cutting services.
The council says that significant reductions have been achieved in management costs by as much as 19 per cent at top tier level and 22 per cent in the middle tier.
The reduction is due to a management review which resulted in an overall reduction in the numbers of management posts.
Council leader Clr Michael Jones said: “This is fantastic news and once again demonstrates our commitment to making savings, whilst maintaining services.
“Predictions are that we expect to be in a position to continue along this path well into the next financial year 2015/16.
“This is the strongest financial position we have been in since Cheshire East was formed and enables us to stick to our commitment to keep costs down and providing maximum value for money.
“It also proves that as an authority we are true to our word when we say that we put the residents and businesses of Cheshire East first and foremost.”
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