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We want to work with new Government 'to help deliver on our shared ambitions'

One of Boris Johnson's key priorities must be to publish the provisional Finance Settlement quickly - and the LGA agrees with the Government's position that we need to get away from ‘Whitehall knows best’, says chairman Cllr James Jamieson.

By James Jamieson | 16 December 2019

Now that we have a new government in place, it is absolutely vital that we get on with delivering on the key issues and opportunities for our communities.

One of the first priorities for the Prime Minister must be to publish the provisional 2020 Local Government Finance Settlement as soon as possible and no later than Parliament rising for the Christmas recess.

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Popular articles by James Jamieson

  1. Strategy needed to meet workforce challenge
  2. Extending devolution beyond our city regions is a welcome move
  3. We will continue to help councils reach their climate action goals
  4. Michael Gove must ensure councils get the resources and freedoms they need
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