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“We are in a position where underfunding and the guidance on charging are pushing us towards a two-tier early education system for our children.”
Councillor Ray Morgon has highlighted the ongoing financial pressures facing the borough, citing years of underfunding and increasing demand for essential services such as children’s and adults’ social care and temporary accommodation.
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Despite the well-known financial issues encountered by Havering (as highlighted by the BBC Panorama programme earlier this year) through decades of Government underfunding, once again, Havering has been ignored by the Government in the latest local Government funding settlement.
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In a compelling piece for the Havering Daily, Deputy Leader Gillian Ford highlights the challenges faced by Havering Council, including escalating social care demands and funding inadequacies. She emphasizes the need for fundamental reforms in social care funding and calls for attention and support from authorities. The council’s struggles, from underfunding repercussions to service deficits, underscore the urgency for proper funding and support.
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Labour Councillors, as part of the Boroughs Joint Administration, spoke in favour of its proposed budget despite reservations over the £54m capitalisation/loan facility approved by Government Ministers and the necessity to cut services and increase charges.
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Havering Council has rowed back on proposals to increase parking charges following a public outcry.
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A Conservative minister privately admitted that Havering’s budget crisis is caused by “structural” issues with government funding, according to the council’s chief executive.
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Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Margaret Mullane hits out at years of Tory underfunding that has vastly reduced police budgets. Last
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Figures revealed show that our local NHS waiting list has now hit a shocking figure of 52,589. Today, the Dagenham
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