MP pressures government for more funding for Barnsley Council

Stephanie Peacock, Barnsley East MP, has called on the government to make more funding available for local authorities struggling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ms Peacock asked Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick what he made of recent reports that local authorities in England are facing a collective shortfall of £5 billion this financial year.

She said Barnsley Council has lost almost 40 percent of its day-to-day funding over the past decade.

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Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock
Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock

Ms Peacock said: “The council fulfils an important function, providing vital services that protect the most vulnerable.

“During this public health crisis, they have done their best to maintain services and offer support to those who need it.

“Funding decisions will have a direct impact on our loved ones and frontline heroes working in the social care sector.

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“I will keep fighting to get the funding our community needs.”

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