Decision details

Councillor Lunn, Lead Executive Member for Finance and Resources presented the report which provided information on the Fair Funding Review consultation by the Government.

The Lead Executive Member for Finance and Resources explained that the Council would request that Internal Drainage Boards should raise a separate precept similar to that raised by the Fire and Police services rather than being funded directly from the local authority.

Concern was raised that the funding received per head was lower than that provided to areas in London and it was requested that there should be a fairer distribution of funding.

RESOLVED:

To authorise the Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Lead Executive Member for Finance and Resources and the Leader of the Council to submit a response on behalf of the Council which takes into account the comments made by the Executive.

REASON FOR THE DECISION

To ensure a response to the consultation is submitted by the due date and allow the views of the Executive to be included in the consultation response.