Southwark Labour Vote to Hike Council Tax Bills and Cut Key Services
Yesterday (Wednesday, 22 February 2023), Southwark Labour councillors voted to raise council tax by the maximum 4.99% whilst making cuts to numerous social care services.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 22 February 2023), Southwark Labour councillors voted to raise council tax by the maximum 4.99% whilst making cuts to numerous social care services.
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