Buckinghamshire Council leader defends record on potholes and spending amid opposition criticism
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Nathaniel Lawson
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Summary
Buckinghamshire Council leader Cllr Steven Broadbent defended his administration's record after a heated exchange with the Liberal Democrat opposition. He highlighted achievements including maintaining weekly bin collections and repairing thousands of potholes, despite facing a £44.5 million reduction in government funding and rising demand for services. The council also increased investment in roads and infrastructure.
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Conservative council leader Cllr Steven Broadbent told councillors the authority had delivered 'a year of delivery within a challenging context' despite facing a £44.5 million reduction in government funding and rising demand for services.
Broadbent highlighted a series of achievements over the past year, including maintaining weekly bin collections and repairing thousands of potholes.
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