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Round-Up: A week in Local Government, 9th April

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We take a look at some of the major stories affecting communities around the country

Our reporter Sam Hughes takes a look at some of the stories which have been making the headlines in the past few days: the higher than expected UK deficit, why council leaders are calling on Government to reconsider some proposed Eco-Towns and local government has a Twitter.

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