Tenants revolted against council housing chiefs to derail
a massive rent hike amid warnings the downturn had given hard-up families a
“hammering”. Cambridge’s housing management board was presented with a proposal
for an average rent increase of £279 annually, equivalent to 5.76 per cent, but
three tenant representatives backed Labour’s amendment for a smaller rise
averaging £237. This saw the opposition option approved by seven votes to
five. Read more on the Cambridge News website.
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Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
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