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Old 20-09-2018, 10:30   #2
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Re: Council Cuts

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Originally Posted by Taf View Post
Here in Cardiff, the council has already massively cut all those, whilst laying-off thousands of council workers and replacing them with private contractors who seem to be struggling to do the job.

Local taxes are bound to rise, including business rates which caused the failure of many businesses and shops.
Our highways budget has been raided for years. Now instead of potholes being fixed in 3 days, it can take a month. By which time more potholes have appeared.

Cuts to support services are putting pressure on Mental health provision. With more people getting arrested and/or placed in secure units. When previously they could be supported to remain in the community at a far lower cost.
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