Comments by "Anne Walden" (@annewalden3795) on "Peter Hitchens On Broken Britain: How Local Democracy Died" video.

  1. Steve I would travel back in time as I can't see the fundamental problems being addressed any time soon.
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  2. planefrog before Margaret Thatcher the local Councils received funding from Central Government to enable each locality to meet Statutory responsibilities .Over the years the Central funding has reduced and the Councils have cut discretionary spending while increasing Council tax .There has also been mismanagement of course but I do feel that a deliberate policy of cutting funding over the last 13 years is a significant issue.
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  3.  @jamesbarbour8400  May be stupid decisions made by unpaid Councillors have played a part but please remember Council staff do not fix their own salaries.
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  4.  @jamesbarbour8400  Are you suggesting local Councillors are salaried ?
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  5.  @jamesbarbour8400  They receive expenses only .
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  6. Imbonkers I suggest you do some research as Councillors do not receive a salary but expenses only .I think you are confusing elected representatives with Council employees who are the people who are salaried.
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