observer Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Think you'll find Eagle, she may have allegedley got rid of those reluctant to do her bidding! Diz/Wire: the Gov fund local Councils to the tune of 75%; most of the spend is statutory and ringfenced - however, the majority has always gone to Education, Social Services in that order - leaving Highways as the poor relation - hence our pot hole riddled roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 To help you with the numbers, in 2010/11 WBC has a gross budget of ?441 million of which ?79 million will be raised by the council tax...about 18% so less than a fifth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 .. and the degree of local autonomy is even less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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