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Local Government funding is devolved to the Welsh Government.

Cardiff has had the second highest increase in settlement from the Welsh Government of 4.1%, above the Welsh average.

The increase in settlement by Welsh Government is partially offset by their withdrawal of some grant support.

A projected funding gap of £30.5M for the forthcoming financial year.

Council Tax rises place financial pressure on all households, particularly lower income ones.

Non-Domestic Rates collected in Cardiff are pooled centrally by the Welsh Government and redistributed around Wales. Cardiff receives back less than it contributes.

Proposals in the budget consultation include reduction in frontline services.

To listen to residents’ needs & focus on protecting and improving core services, with the need to keep Council Tax as low as possible and deliver value for money.

To oppose three-weekly black bin collections, charging a separate fee for the collection of garden waste, removal of litter bins and reduction of street cleaning.

To eliminate our funding gap and improve core services by negotiating with Welsh Government to retain 100% of the Non-Domestic Rates collected by Cardiff Council.