Councils 'considering cuts' after lack of household charge uptake

County Councils across the country are thought to be considering new cost-cutting plans, as household charge figures remain stubbornly low.

Councils 'considering cuts' after lack of household charge uptake

County Councils across the country are thought to be considering new cost-cutting plans, as Household Charge figures remain low.

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has signalled that County Councils who fail to collect substantial amounts of money from householders, will have their budgets cut from September.

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