Council fears funding cuts after losing £14.3 million, impacting future projects. Review raises concern.
Angela Rayner announced a local government funding review. It aims to fix struggling public services. A council member, Gareth Dadd, fears the review’s impact. He thinks it could severely hurt the council.
The council met to plan its 2025/26 budget. They also agreed on a four-year plan.
The plan includes several projects across towns. They have goals for homes, environment, and transport. Gareth Dadd added a condition to the plan. It said funding must be available to achieve goals. Opposition members criticized this last-minute change.
Dadd explained the need for the added condition. He said financial shifts could impede progress. He stated available funds are crucial for success. Stuart Parsons accused leaders of blaming the new government. He noted the past actions of a different party.
Dadd then stated his concerns about risks. Dadd said governmental changes threaten the council’s plans. A government office stated the spending review concludes soon. It should offer funding plans for many years.
The government aims to stabilize local government finances. They approved significant funding for local areas. This includes extra funds to help achieve change. North Yorkshire Council could get £689.1 million.