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Survey launched on council spending cuts

Thousands of families across Northumberland are being asked to list their spending and service priorities as their local authority prepares to cut another £25m to £30m from its already-stretched budget More jobs losses, higher charges and additional cuts to services...

Posted by The Journal on October 5, 2009 10:57 AM

Labour dealt a blow in Northumberland parish council elections

Labour's popularity in Northumberland has been dealt a further blow after voters turned against them in parish elections. The Liberal Democrats made impressive gains in traditional Labour strongholds such as Ashington and Blyth in the new councils' first parish elections....

Posted by The Journal on June 8, 2009 10:25 AM

Tories propose alternative budget for Northumberland

Conservatives in Northumberland have proposed an alternative council budget which would see a lower tax rise introduced equally across the county. The Tories have proposed a 3% rise in tax as a key part of their budget suggestions. The ruling...

Posted by The Journal on January 21, 2009 12:30 PM