Letter: The fault for our declining services in area lies firmly with Westminster

By David Stone
Published 8th May 2024, 00:00 BST
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Before the public start to blame ALL local authorities, whichever party, for so many cutbacks to our local services, remember that Council Tax has been pegged back over recent years and Government funding continues to be reduced year on year.

In fact, in the last 14 to 15 years some 34 per cent of government funding has been cut to local councils.There is no wonder that our local services continue to decline, week on week.Put the blame where it belongs, firmly in the hands of Westminster.

Alderman David Stone

Derbyshire

A letter this week points the finger of blame for local cuts at WestminsterA letter this week points the finger of blame for local cuts at Westminster
A letter this week points the finger of blame for local cuts at Westminster

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