The present suggested cuts have been in the pipeline for a long time, how then have the Connect Magazine (45,0000 per year ) and Twinning (9,000 ) survived until now? Prudence over the last two years would have provided a pot of £108,000. Remember anything taken on by your Community Council will be paid for by an increase in the amount of money they charge you on your rating bill. The County Council maybe passing the buck but we the Council Tax Payer will still be picking up the tab !