Council Leader Slams UK Fund, Warns of Service Cuts
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Midlothian Council leader Kelly Parry criticizes the UK governments new Local Growth Fund, arguing it will starve local services of necessary revenue support. The fund, replacing the Shared Prosperity Fund, allocates seventy percent of its budget to capital projects, leaving less cash for ongoing services. Parry warns of potential cuts to staff delivering frontline skills training and aid to vulnerable residents. Meanwhile, Scottish MP Kirsty McNeill highlights fresh funding and record block grants, emphasizing job creation through the Edinburgh city region deal. The debate continues as councils seek funding that aligns with their real needs.
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