Next week the chancellor will deliver his Budget, setting out the fiscal framework for some of the knowns and unknowns surrounding Brexit, and the future for funding and investment crucial to many cities’ survival and prosperity.
Hopefully the Budget will shed light on the future trajectory of city finances – particularly with a Spending Review looming, and a vocal lobby against business rates which could limit local capacity to raise money to a larger extent than now.
Want full article access?
Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.
Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.
Already a subscriber? Login
