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CORE CITIES

Chancellor's continued focus on growth and visitor levies is welcome

Cllr James Lewis hopes the success of visitor levies gives Treasury officials the confidence to look at other forms of fiscal devolution to place.

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Even by modern standards, last week's Budget was well trailed, with a slew of announcements coming before the big day itself. 

In terms of the big picture, I'm sure all Core City leaders – regardless of party affiliation – will welcome the chancellor's determination not to return to the dark days of austerity and to tackle poverty and the cost of living, particularly where it impacts upon children.

Cllr James Lewis

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