A STEEL town devastated by massive job losses is facing a crippling double whammy.

Just days after Tata Steel announced plans to shed 1,200 of its 4,000 workers in Scunthorpe, two local councils are also making cuts.

The Tory-run North Lincolnshire Council is expected to outline job cuts on Wednesday.

Labour councillor Mick Grant said: "I have heard it is big figures. What has happened at the steelworks is a tragedy and will have a knock-on effect on the local economy."

Lincolnshire County Council is already axing 700 jobs to save £57million.

Staff there have started industrial action and North Lincs workers are expected to follow suit.