I want to find out whether the UK's local authorities could use renewable energy as a means of generating alternative income and protect vital public services. 

To start my investigation, I'm in North West England to talk to Councillor Janet Henshaw of Warrington Borough Council. The council's strategy involves investing in solar farms and the cash generated is not only being used to fund green investment, but also to help compensate for the cuts that have taken place since 2010 in UK central government funding.

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