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The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council insists no service cuts are on the cards despite the authority’s financial challenges. The Conservative-run council intends to make £5.4m in savings to balance its budget in April, and a further £11m over the next two years. The authority proposes spending £47m over 2024/25, while attempting to reduce costs. However, it has promised investment in the county’s roads and a council tax rise which is below the maximum level allowed. Leader councillor Ben Bradley said services which directly affect residents will not be cut. “Everyone is struggling with …