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  "path": "/news/councils-can-splash-millions-massive-33445476",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-01T17:53:51.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Councils face criticism for upping taxes every year whilst spending millions on massive infrastructure projects. But why?",
  "title": "Why councils can splash millions on massive projects but say they have 'no choice but to raise taxes'"
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