Liberal Democrat leader David Faulkner said the budget process had been dealt with in an "unprofessional" manner and that more could have been done to save services.

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Liberal Democrat opposition leader, Councillor David Faulkner, said the budget process had been dealt with in an "unprofessional" manner, and more could have been done to save services.

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David Faulkner, leader of Newcastle City Council and chair of the NewcastleGateshead World Cup Champions Group said: "Over the past 18 months, businesses and attractions from both the public and private sector have come together to form a strong partnership".

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