Wandsworth Council decision on community charge

Title

Wandsworth Council decision on community charge

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Mark Phillips reports on Conservative run Wandsworth Council’s decision not to compile a register of those liable to pay community charge, as it is unlikely the tax will be be levied next year. Includes leader of the Council, Sir Paul Beresford stating the decision will mean savings for the borough, as part of an overall efficiency drive; and leader of the Council’s minority Labour group, Tony Belton arguing services are being cut.

Contributors

Paul Beresford; Mark Phillips; Tony Belton

Keywords

London; Local government; Wandsworth; Public services; Councils; Wandsworth Council; Finance; Community charge; Borough councils

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