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Vince Maple discusses Medway Council's budget
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20/11/2024
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Is it true it's very likely that Medway Council could effectively declare itself bankrupt?
00:05
Look, I think that's very unlikely. We're working hard to deliver the Financial Improvement and Transformation Plan.
00:12
We're working with hard-working officers both across the council and indeed in civil service departments,
00:19
not just in MHCLG but other areas, the Department of Transport of course.
00:24
If that EFS funding doesn't come through, is it going to happen?
00:27
Well no, we will look very carefully. We'll have to take some more difficult decisions, there's no doubt of that.
00:32
If you are working on a plan that says you're going to be receiving some additional support,
00:37
but the indications are very clear that this government wants to work with council.
00:42
In a year's time, me and you might be standing here talking about a financial state of Medway Council.
00:46
Then, do you think it might be a more positive outlook?
00:50
Well, one of the things we know that's coming next year, next financial year, is a multi-year settlement from government.
00:57
Under the Conservative government, we had year on year, so it was difficult to plan a multi-year settlement
01:03
with a government who have clearly indicated they'll be looking at the issue of funding based in part on need.
01:09
We know that Medway has some high levels of deprivation in parts of our community.
01:13
I'm hopeful that will be a positive outcome for our community here in Medway.
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