Possible Clues:

• Scrimp
• Save to do this
• Save for this
• Cut corners — someone in charge originally needs to be disciplined
• Green, simple man returned close to nature to cut costs
• English firm has squandered monies — time to do this?
• In city old English chap goes over budget
• Make savings
• Cut back on ice, some being cracked
• The City's old monies having been wasted, cut back