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Edinburgh Council spent nearly $9 million in just three months on temporary staff and recruitment agencies—mostly going to Pertemps Recruitment Partnership—sparking outrage from councillors and unions who warn it’s unsustainable and harming services. Critics demand a shift to permanent hires, while the council defends the use of agencies for seasonal and short-term gaps, insisting spending is under review for value. With budget cuts looming, the debate over staffing costs is heating up.

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