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As British town councils face budget cuts, local residents lend a helping hand
British town councils are experiencing budget cuts, leading to declining public services such as peeling paint, rundown roundabouts, and shuttered post offices. In response, volunteers in some communities are stepping in to fill gaps where the state has fallen short. A report from Yorkshire highlights this trend, as covered by France 24's Lauren Bain.
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