The leader of Derby City Council says the programme is the 'best possible available budget'
Leader of the Conservative council, Chris Poulter, said the financial plans were the 'best possible available budget'Derby City Council has voted to approve its budget for the upcoming financial year, three days after it was controversially rejected.Thursday's meeting was a continuation of a fierce four-hour debate which saw the plans rejected on Monday.
The council has been vocal about its challenges in balancing its books in the run-up to the budget, amid what is repeatedly referred to as a "perfect storm" of rising inflation and demand for services.A slight addendum made to the plans ahead of the meeting saw a further £105,000 set aside for two new full-time special educational needs and disabilities officers.The party had two amendments, one focussing on SEND spending, fail at Monday's meeting.
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