Bleeding Britain: Local governments struggle as funding crisis worsens – Matthew Brooker
As Britain's local governments grapple with deepening financial woes, the verdant landscapes of places like Barnet Council in London provide telling indicators. A staggering 39% hike in green waste-bin collection fees signals the strain on municipal coffers, prompting residents' discontent and predictions of overgrown lawns and air-quality issues. This crisis, rooted in severe funding cuts from central government, highlights systemic issues demanding urgent reform. Can political consensus emerge before the situation deteriorates further?
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By Matthew Brooker
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