2024-06-30 08:50:48
The Liverpool City Council has been under Labour majority control since 2010. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-5) Author
2024-06-30 11:04:29
Other note not needed. Just because an area is under Labour control doesn't mean the Tories don't have responsibility for it, seeing as they've led the country for 14 years. "***Local authorities receive revenue finance primarily from government grants*** and business rates". [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-1) Author
2024-06-30 14:02:41
While some LA funding comes from council tax and business rates a lot is from central government grants. So, Tory underfunding still affects LA budgets in areas run by Labour. Also, the cost of living crisis has driven small businesses into bankruptcy, lowering business rates. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-1-0) Author
2024-06-30 16:37:30
This post does not require a community note. It expresses a personal opinion. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-1-0) Author