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Herbert Soden

'Local Government finance is permanently broken,' - Gateshead Council leader's bleak warning as budget approved

Council tax bills are set to rise in Gateshead from April after politicians approved next financial year's budget.

Gateshead Council’s budget proposals were voted through at a Gateshead full council meeting on Thursday.

This means council tax bills will rise by 2.99%, which includes a 1% precept for adult social care services.

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