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Originally Posted by andrewb
Local government is so complex. It's just too easy for politicians to mislead people, as nobody knows the ins and outs. :/
I mean, if people see 'zero council tax rise' in their local paper, they'll expect it. When it comes to getting the bill it'll have gone up because of county council, the police and fire authority. Then when Hyndburn announce the actual increase of 3.6% so nobody has a shock when they come to pay the bill, the opposition scream 7% from the rooftops. Can't win.
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Don't be a pillock. When LCC put it up 5% and Hyndburn 4%, The local Conservatives did what Pendle have done and screamed "less than County Council - don't blame us"
I have been there when you have played it the other way too.