Funding boost for Dumfries & Galloway Council

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Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced this week that the SNP Government provide Dumfries & Galloway Council with an additional £7.9m on last year’s settlement – an increase of 2.6%. The plans will provide the Council with an increase in day-to-day revenue spending.

£90 million has also been set aside nationally across Scotland to prevent rises in Council Tax and compensate local authorities who had planned to increase charges by up to 3% – allowing householders to keep more of their money to spend on other essentials.

Across Scotland, Councils are set to receive £11.6 billion with £259 million added in one-off funding to support ongoing COVID-19 pressures on local services.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE 2021-22: TOTAL REVENUE SUPPORT

Local Authority: Dumfries & Galloway

2020-21: £306.8
2021-22: £314.6
Change: £7.9m (2.6%)

Welcoming the announcement, SNP MSP for South Scotland Joan McAlpine said:

“In these uncertain and challenging times, the SNP Government has offered stability with a budget that protects vital local services and supports our economy. Local council workers have been working around the clock during this pandemic to keep the region moving and ensure essential services continue to operate. So it’s great news that Dumfries & Galloway Council is set to receive a funding boost of £7.9m for the coming financial year. In these tough times, I know that local residents will also be delighted that the SNP Government has taken the significant step of supporting local authorities to introduce a freeze on Council Tax bills. I’ll be backing these draft budget proposals to secure this cash for Dumfries & Galloway Council.”

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