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The shift towards centralised decision-making may also reduce local flexibility, making it harder to tailor services to the distinct needs of Aberdeenshire’s communities.
On the costings for Police Scotland that were referenced in the evidence session, we have concerns that the operational costs for police may have been underestimated, particularly given the complexity around some cases.