December 20, 2023 1.45 pm This story is over 6 months old

Lincolnshire councils disappointed with minimal government funding increase

While they had all hoped for more funding, Lincolnshire’s leaders shared varied reactions
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By Local Democracy Reporter

Lincolnshire’s councils are bracing for a tough year ahead. The latest announcement of the government’s financial settlement has revealed a less than 5% increase in spending power for local authorities, a figure that falls short of the escalating costs and demands on local services.

This modest increase is set against a backdrop of a 6.5% rise in overall council funding across England, amounting to an additional £4 billion. However, the reality for Lincolnshire’s councils is a stark contrast, with a mere 4.9% uplift in spending power, insufficient to keep pace with a 6.5% surge in operational costs.

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