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Councillor Rob Wharton says Worcestershire County Council's finances are 'in a mess' following the council being handed a rare financial warning by auditors.

Its budget deficit for SEND pupils surged to 拢98million in 2024, prompting a Section 24 Notice to be issues.

The Reform leadership is trying to save money by scrapping plans for a new high school in Worcester, but suffered a blow at after Conservative, Labour, Green and Lib Dem councillors voted to block the move, leaving the 拢60m scheme鈥檚 future in limbo.

Tom Edwards reports.