Tag: East Cambridgeshire District Council

Council Merger Talks

17:12 Friday 4th February 2011
Drivetime BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

ANDY BURROWS: Reports today that three district councils in Cambridgeshire could merge. Fenland, East Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire District Councils are said to be considering coming together in a bid to save money. We can speak to the Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council now. He’s Cllr. Fred Brown. Evening to you Fred.
FRED BROWN: Good evening Andy.
ANDY BURROWS: Well, I suppose, are you considering combining some services? Continue reading “Council Merger Talks”

Fred Brown on ECDC Cuts

17:23 Tuesday 11th January 2011 Drivetime BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

ANDY BURROWS: Let’s talk about cuts at another of our local authorities, This time East Cambridgeshire District Council will this month be outlining how it’s going to save £2.6 millio. It’s plans for cuts include £300,000 of staff savings, a freeze on recruitment, and reductions in support for voluntary groups. Let’s speak to the Leader of the District Council Conservative Councillor Fred Brown. Evening to you councillor.
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