Wakefield Council faces a £35m deficit, considering job cuts, tax hikes, and service reductions.

Wakefield Council is facing a budget shortfall of over £35m and is considering drastic measures including cutting up to 270 jobs and raising council tax by nearly 5%. Other potential changes include reduced hours for libraries and museums and scaling back services for the homeless. The council plans to discuss these proposals at a meeting on January 21.

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