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Flats developer says promised payments to council now ‘unaffordable’
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...am I missing something or is this straight up bribery?
No, the money isn't for the council members it's "to provide facilities to a community following a development in the area." Developments that are needed as a consequence of the new housing.
which bit?
The developer promising payment to a council to approve a development.
Not if you dont actually make them.