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Derbyshire County Council have stopped all non-essential spending and recruitment is being paused to try and save money. The measures have helped the council reduce their 拢46 million pound budget deficit to 拢33 million, but the administration admits further "difficult" decisions are needed to close the gap.

Deputy Leader Simon Spencer is the Cabinet member responsible for the budget. He spoke to 大象传媒 Radio Derby's Ian Skye.