NDM6875 - Opposition Debate
Tabled on 20/11/2018 | For debate on 27/11/2018To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Recognises the important role played by local authorities in delivering public services across Wales.
2. Acknowledges the funding challenges currently faced by Welsh local authorities.
3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) review and increase the 2019-20 local government settlement; and
b) commission an independent review of the Welsh local government funding formula.
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Welcomes the package of additional funding proposals for local government to improve the revenue support grant in 2019-20, to address pressures, as we enter the ninth year of UK Government austerity.
Notes that the announcement is supported by the WLGA as significant progress that demonstrates a concerted effort to offset the impact of austerity in Wales
Notes the local government settlement is distributed on a formula using nearly 70 distinct indicators, agreed with local government, overseen by independent experts, and based on the principles of relative need to spend and relative ability to raise income locally.
Written Statement - Draft Budget 2019-20 – Proposals for additional funding for local authorities
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Regrets that recently announced additional funding from the Welsh Government to local government in Wales was only forthcoming as a result of consequential funding from the UK Government’s autumn statement.
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continue to seek ways to provide further funding for local government in Wales for 2019/20.