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Altrincham Market slammed with sudden 483% increase in business rates
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Should councils start investing in local business?
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Does the public really have the right to reply if they disagree with Manchester City Council?
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"If this is democracy then I’m a banana" - Belle Epoque may face closure after 45 years
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