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  Andy - no not political posturing I was stating the factual case about the way local government is financed and the dilemma that DDC have. The simple fact is the Government contributes well over 70% of what the council spends and if that is cut, as it has been, choices are limited. Work it out for yourself how a 1% cut on 70% or so would impact on what is taken in Council tax. Consider also the high wage and pensions bill, which unlike privates employers has been increasing for councils and the additional impact of that. Councils cannot print money and are limited in how much they raise taxes.
  
  You also know that this is just the start of the cuts and a lot more will come whatever happens in the election.

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