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Why do councils need more money?

Local councils across the UK have faced significant funding cuts over the past decade, leading to struggles in maintaining essential services like road repairs, social care, and waste collection. Visitor levies are seen as a way to generate additional revenue locally, easing the pressure on central government funding.

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