The first signs of disagreement within Leicester City Council's main party have appeared over plans for voluntary sector cuts.
A Liberal Democrat councillor says he cannot support budget proposals to take �2m from the voluntary sector, forcing some organisations to close.
Councillor Hisham Panchbhaya spoke out after a public meeting, which heard concerns from volunteers, employees and people who use the services.
He felt the plans need to change as they will hurt the most vulnerable.
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The councillor represents the Spinney Hills ward, which includes the Highfields area.
He said: "We know the important work they are doing and each organisation we have heard from has a message to tell us.
"The voluntary sector is very important to Highfields, 45% of the cuts will affect Highfields and large number of the unemployed are in Highfields.
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