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flag Nottinghamshire gets £234M boost, but leader says it won’t cover projected £15.9M shortfall by 2028-29.

flag A new three-year UK government funding settlement delivers a 30% boost—£234 million—to Nottinghamshire County Council, but leader Mick Barton says it won’t ease financial strain due to rising costs in special needs and adult social care. flag Despite Labour’s claim of a 23% average rise in core spending power, Barton warns the funds fall short of covering a projected £15.9 million shortfall by 2028-29, prompting an extended efficiency review to find £45.3 million in savings. flag The settlement prioritizes high-deprivation areas, with Nottingham City Council getting a 40% increase, while Derbyshire’s leader criticizes the plan as favoring urban over rural regions, arguing it relies on council tax hikes, removes protections for remote areas, and undermines local economic growth.

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