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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 01/11/15 02:56, RayL12 wrote:
I could donate my 40 hours to pulling weeds from riverbanks.

Chap round here wanders the footpaths with a pair of leather gloves, and
secateurs. I asked him if he was allowed 'Oh yes, I phoned the council,
and they said 'fine with us''

Of course is not a Labour council.

all councils have their Council Tax rates capped by central government. If
there's no money to look after the footpaths, it doesn't matter which party
runs County Hall.

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