[Opinion] Mix of Opinions over Government's 'Turning Point' Funding Settlement

Mix of opinions over Government's 'turning point' funding settlement

The council leader said the funding 'should not be viewed as a significant injection of new money'

Finance chief hails funding settlement but warns council still needs help to balance budget

Cabinet member for finance Simon Radford said successful lobbying efforts had led to 26% increase in funding for the borough reports David Floyd Hendon Town Hall and (inset) Simon Radford Barnet Council’s finance chief has warned that the borough will still need additional help to balance its budget despite a multi-year increase in central government funding. As part of a three-year funding settlement for councils announced by the government las…