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The government’s New Care Act will offer a new lifeline to those in need of support
Daniel Hoare lost his job five years ago after falling victim to Multiple Sclerosis – find out how the new Care Act will help him regain control of his life
Norfolk County Council approves cuts as new budget set
The council’s government grant will be reduced by £42m in 2015-16 and costs will rise by £27m, the council said.
Councillors agreed a budget of £318m on Monday after a meeting lasting nearly six hours.
The council is run by an alliance of Labour, Lib Dems and UKIP supported by the Greens.
‘Tough decisions’
Total cuts amounting to almost £11m will affect community services, arts funding, libraries and road maintenance.