Hampshire County Council declares 80m in cuts
The Tory controlled county council have made cuts across almost all departments to make up for the £80m deficit, with some of the council's reserves also used.
But does that really excuse such a drastic and sharp cut? I don't believe so and particularly when the cost of living and council tax keeps rising...
The UKIP Hampshire Committee called these budget cuts:
"Callous, cold, and particularly negative for the elderly and young adults. Conservative local government only works if you are a wealthy landowner, earn more than £50,000 per annum, or don't mind being provided with fewer services for more money. They couldn't give a damn about young adults trying to get on the housing ladder or the elderly struggling to put food on the table or heat their homes adequately. People like Cllr David Clifford and his cronies are more interested in big business, multinationals, and brown envelopes."
These budget cuts will hurt everyone in the county and those who are most reliant on council services will suffer even more.
Zack Culshaw, Lead Reporter, Editor-in-chief, and Chairman for Hampshire Times.