The leader of a flagship Tory council has quit, blaming Jeremy Hunt for forcing council tax rises on town halls.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council chief Drew Mellor slammed “Treasury orthodoxy” which he said appeared "determined that the future of local government is one of maximum council tax and cuts to services".
He said his aim for “a low council tax, high ambition approach to local government” was “at odds” with ministers’ plans.
