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Northamptonshire budget targets £43m in savings

Ministers have allowed Northamptonshire CC to use up to £70m of capital funds to reduce its deficit for this year and replenish its reserves, the council’s revenue budget confirms today.

By Chris Mahony | 03 December 2018

Ministers have allowed Northamptonshire CC to use up to £70m of capital funds to reduce its deficit for this year and replenish its reserves, the council's revenue budget confirms today.

The 2019/20 budget includes a 2.99% rise in council tax and further cuts.

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