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Council defends 93% tax precept increase
Residents have expressed anger after problems with building a leisure centre led to their council tax precept rising by 93%.
Elmton with Creswell Parish Council in Derbyshire has increased its portion of residents' council tax from £14.37 to £27.74 a month for a Band D property.
BBC Radio Derby's political reporter George Torr attended the parish council meeting to find out more.
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