Councils say Government funding for Covid-19 response is 'nowhere near enough'

By Annie Gouk
Published 7th May 2020, 15:28 BST
Updated 7th May 2020, 15:32 BST
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Councils in Nottinghamshire are set to get nearly £66 million in central government funding to help their coronavirus response.

However some have warned the funding comes ‘nowhere near’ what is actually being spent to make up for the increased demand in services.

On March 19, 2020, the Government announced £1.6 billion of funding for local government

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A further £1.6 billion in additional funding was announced on April 18, bringing the total given to councils to more than £3.2 billion.

Mansfield Council will receive 1.2 million in fundingMansfield Council will receive 1.2 million in funding
Mansfield Council will receive 1.2 million in funding

Of that amount, more than £65.5 million will be given to councils in Nottinghamshire.

The Nottinghamshire County Council will get £37 million and Nottingham City Council £19.8 million.

In the districts, Ashfield will get £1.4 million, Newark & Sherwood £1.3 million, while Bassetlaw, Masnfield, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Gedling all get £1.2 million each.

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