Council tax rises hit poorest residents

Council tax rises hit poorest residents; ENGLAND: Birmingham: EXTChristmas lights strung on tree and shoppers along on street in backgroundShoppers reflected in puddle on pavement People along on streetINTGVs Staff answering phones and working at desks at Credit Union officesAngela Clements (Citysave Credit Union) interview SOTEXTBusker playing accordian as shoppers pastBouquets of flowers on market stall with shoppers along in backgroundBirmingham Council building and flag aboveFront of buildng with Christmas greetings outside Close shot statue with figure holding potINTCouncillor Sharon Taylor (Local Government Association) interview SOTEXTReporter to camera