Look, we all want parks, roads, help for those in need, protection from police and firefighters, every pothole to be fixed in a timely manner, flowers along our roads and highways, and all of our entitlements, but as a nation, we simply can't afford it.

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Hilda Roads, cabinet member for transport and community protection at the Labour-run council, apologised to residents for the disruption caused.

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Repairing roads, bridges, the electricity grid and other infrastructure (including flood protection) will be costly, but should at least boost the economy later.

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