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Derbyshire County Council have stopped all non-essential spending and recruitment is being paused to try and save money. The measures have helped the council reduce their £46 million pound budget deficit to £33 million, but the administration admits further "difficult" decisions are needed to close the gap. Deputy Leader Simon Spencer is the Cabinet member responsible for the budget. He spoke to Â鶹Éç Radio Derby's Ian Skye.