Resolved-

This Council welcomes the first indications from the new government that austerity is over. We are keen to hear what additional budgets will be made available for local authorities to fund key services such as education and adult social care in particular.

This Council notes:

·         Bradford Council’s net budget has reduced by more than £250 million and our workforce has reduced by over 2,000 staff since the start of the government’s austerity programme in 2010

·         The Prime Minister has previously spoken about making this “a country that works for everyone”

·         The new government has dropped its plan to devolve the retention of business rates to local authorities but has not yet announced a new funding plan

This Council resolves to:

·         Ask the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for clarity about their plans for local government funding and to request a fair deal for this district to realise the aim of making a country that works for everyone

·         Urge the LGA to work on a cross-party campaign to ensure local government is not forgotten if austerity is rolled back

•        Press the Health Secretary to address the continuing funding crisis in adult social care.

ACTION:       Chief Executive/ Director Health and Wellbeing