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Monmouthshire News: Schools Face £9.3m Deficit As Councillors Clash

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Monmouthshire schools face a combined £9.3 million budget deficit.

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Councillors clashed during a recent meeting over the handling of Covid-19 savings.

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Rising energy costs, inflation, and pay awards are driving the financial shortfall.

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Local education leaders warn of potential impacts on classroom resources and staffing.

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