Ratepayers will have to foot the bill for borrowing

SIR, — Having read the headline in the Down Recorder last week “Council to borrow millions to fund huge building plan”, it is somewhat ironic that a committee set up to make savings on the rates is now embarking on a spending spree of £56million.

It is plain to see that the ratepayers will have to foot the bill with higher rates. This will be the only legacy that Down Council will leave us with.

Yours etc.,

Strangford ratepayer.

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