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Why are council budgets so tight?
Local councils across the UK are under significant financial pressure. Factors include reduced central government funding, rising costs for services like social care, and inflation. This forces them to look for alternative income streams, such as adjusting charges for public services like toilets, parking, or leisure facilities, to balance their books.
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