8. Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Government Funding

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 27 March 2019.

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(Translated)

Amendment 2—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Delete point 4.

Amendment 3—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Delete point 5 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to consult on a long-term funding settlement for local government which would allow for longer term planning for local government.

Amendment 4—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that council taxes have risen due to austerity implemented by Westminster and lack of priority for local government by the Welsh Government when formulating the budget.

Amendment 5—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the important link between NHS and local government in the delivery of services.

Amendment 6—Rhun ap Iorwerth

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to reduce the number of hypothecated grants in order to allow for greater flexibility on spending of grants by local government.