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Councils Clash Over Tax Decisions and Financial Claims

11/5/2025

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Elaine Williams accuses the Tory council in Walsall of financial sabotage for not raising council tax.
Tory leader Mike Bird defends the decision, saying residents have no regrets.
In Kent, Cllr Linden Kemkaran condemns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' claim that Reform UK councils cannot find savings as an outright lie.
In Lincolnshire, Cllr Sean Matthews says no council tax decisions have been made and the focus is on reducing waste.

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Elaine Williams accuses the Tory council in Walsall of financial sabotage for not raising council tax.
Tory leader Mike Bird defends the decision, saying residents have no regrets.
In Kent, Cllr Linden Kemkaran condemns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' claim that Reform UK councils cannot find savings as an outright lie.
In Lincolnshire, Cllr Sean Matthews says no council tax decisions have been made and the focus is on reducing waste.