Tears of austerity cuts were the 'root cause of council bankruptcy'
A move to increase garden waste brown bin charges for West Lancashire households to £45 sparked debate at the borough council's budget meeting.
Coun Molloy said years of austerity cuts were the 'root cause of council bankruptcy'. Other factors included rising costs and the impact of former prime minister Liz Truss's mini-budget last year, which was a 'disaster', he said. He added: "This budget is set in difficult financial circumstances. But we think its prudent. It reflects the times we are in while safeguarding services for residents. "
On higher garden waste collection fees, he said: "This will lead to less use of collections, more fly-tipping and costs. And this charge will apply to smaller households as much as larger ones. Is this Labour policy to hit the least well-off?"
West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancs
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