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On funding, let's not lose sight of the smaller stuff

There are many straightforward changes the Government could make to give councils more freedom to fix their own finances, says Nicole Wood.

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By By Nicole Wood | 17 October 2024
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The chancellor will have some big calls to make on 30 October, with a scrum of public services making a case for investment.

The County Councils' Network has warned English councils face a £54bn funding shortfall over the next five years. The scale is astonishing.

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Nicole Wood

Popular articles by Nicole Wood

  1. The Budget gave with one hand and took away with another
  2. Chancellor has sector's support to find funding solutions
  3. The new Government will need to be radical early
  4. Time for serious discussion of resources
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