Ribble Valley Council anticipates a decrease of £161,000 in government funding for the upcoming financial year. This shortfall stems from the loss of rural services and other grants, coupled with a freeze on core spending power for many district councils. While the council is reviewing its budget and exploring options like adjusting council tax and business rates, it faces challenges due to government funding changes and ongoing debates surrounding these key revenue streams.
Ribble Valley Council expects to be £161,000 worse-off regarding its overall funds from the government in the new financial year starting this spring compared with last year.
Ribble Valley Council is preparing its new budget and looking at the latest forecasts. Its Policy & Finance Committee is looking at reports on the government's latest policies and proposed deals for councils, due to be confirmed soon. Council tax 'assumption' Regarding council tax, the government is assuming that Ribble Valley Council will raise its tax by the maximum allowed without a public referendum, 2.99 per cent, the council report states. However, no decision has been taken yet. Ribble Valley councillors might opt for a lower rise or even freeze council tax at current levels.
Later, it states: "The government has announced a new one-off Recovery Grant, worth £600million. It will be distributed using a formula based on deprivation, population and less ability to raise income through council tax. Ribble Valley will not receive this grant." Critics argue it, in effect, encourages big developments of new homes on green fields. Areas such as the Ribble Valley have seen significant numbers of new homes built and received the bonus over a number of years.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING COUNCIL TAX BUSINESS RATES RURAL SERVICES NEW HOMES BONUS
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