Proposed by Councillor Lancaster
Seconded by Councillor Melbourne
This Council notes:
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Local Government funding is devolved to the Welsh Government. |
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Cardiff has had the second highest increase in settlement from the Welsh Government of 4.1%, above the Welsh average. |
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The increase in settlement by Welsh Government is partially offset by their withdrawal of some grant support. |
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A projected funding gap of £30.5M for the forthcoming financial year. |
This Council further notes:
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Council Tax rises place financial pressure on all households, particularly lower income ones. |
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Non-Domestic Rates collected in Cardiff are pooled centrally by the Welsh Government and redistributed around Wales. Cardiff receives back less than it contributes. |
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Proposals in the budget consultation include reduction in frontline services. |
This Council resolves:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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