FINANCE

The waiting game

The challenge for national Government is how funding can be moved across to the local government sector and councils in Norfolk have presented their case and are waiting for the settlement announcement, says Jill Penn

Recently, chief finance officers from all district councils in Norfolk and representatives from the county council presented the financial case for local government funding to both the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Treasury.

To be able to do so in person where we could debate, answer, challenge and ask questions ourselves was a great opportunity. However, it will only have been worthwhile if our messages are listened to and actioned where possible. So, what did we ask for?

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