FINANCE

Welsh councils plead to plug growing gap

An umbrella body is pushing for the Welsh Government to help plug a £559m funding gap so councils do not have to make ‘impossible decisions’.

By Emily Twinch | 11 November 2024
Welsh Parliament © Jane Rix/Shutterstock

An umbrella body is pushing for the Welsh Government to help plug a £559m funding gap so councils do not have to make ‘impossible decisions'. 

Ahead of the local government settlement next month, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) released a paper showing the gap in funding for councils in the next financial year was £38m higher than first thought. 

Popular articles by Emily Twinch

  1. Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC
  2. Stevenage chief executive to retire early next year
  3. English councils could spend £17bn on care for working age adults by 2030, says report
  4. Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Popular articles by Emily Twinch

  1. Government expected to parachute in envoys to oversee Tower Hamlets LBC
  2. Stevenage chief executive to retire early next year
  3. English councils could spend £17bn on care for working age adults by 2030, says report
  4. Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408