THOUSANDS of Burnley people were to see their poll tax demands slashed this year - thanks to a massive Government cash injection.
Councillors set a community charge of £349 - £50 up on last year and the lowest in Lancashire.
But the average bill was to be just £285, thanks to a multi-million pounds injection to help terraced house residents hardest hit by the switch from rates.
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