Question reference: S5W-35344
- Asked by: Johann Lamont, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 19 February 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 26 February 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions Ministers have had with the leader of Glasgow City Council, regarding its budget allocation.
Answer
Scottish Government Ministers meet with COSLA and individual local authorities on a regular basis to cover a range of issues. Negotiations on the annual local government finance settlement are conducted between the Scottish Government and COSLA, on behalf of all 32 local authorities, including Glasgow City Council.
In 2021-22, Glasgow City Council will receive a total funding package of almost £1.5 billion to support local services, which includes an extra £29.8 million to support vital day to day services, equivalent to an increase of 2.2 per cent compared to 2020-21. The day to day service funding includes £9.7 million to compensate the council should they choose to freeze council tax levels, helping to protect households. Glasgow City Council will also receive their share of the £259 million in 2021-22 to support COVID-19 pressures, which they will be able to spend as they see fit for the maximum benefit of their community.