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City's rebate gripe

The deputy leader of Nottingham City Council has criticised the Government's decision to cut the rebate given to councils.

The deputy leader of Nottingham City Council has criticised the Government's decision to cut the rebate given to councils to cover student exemptions from council tax, labelling it a ‘stealth cut'.

The 27% reduction in compensation for student council tax loss is set to cost Nottingham Council around £3.5m a year.

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