Cuts will keep coming - Barton

COUNTY'S REFORM LEADER WON'T SAY WHAT EFFECT FUNDING BOOST WILL HAVE

- By JOE LOCKER Local democracy reporter

THE leader of Reform-run Nottinghamshire County Council says a Government cash injection “won't take the pressure off” as a programme to find millions in savings is set to continue into the New Year.

Councils were previously awarded a funding settlement by the Government every year, but the system was heavily criticised by political leaders due to their inability to manage their finances more effectively over the longer term.

The Government has now awarded councils settlements covering a three-year period, following a “radical overhaul” of how local government is funded.

By the end of the multiyear settlement period, Labour claims councils across the country will have received an increase of over 23% in their core spending power compared to the 2024/25 financial year, to pay for services such as bin collections, adult social care, and children’s services.