'We are not in crisis', West Norfolk councillor insists during budget debate
Published: 07:00, 03 February 2021
West Norfolk Council is not in crisis, despite warnings of a potential £4 million budget gap in the coming years, a meeting heard yesterday.
Members of the authorityâs ruling cabinet backed the authorityâs financial plan and capital programme during a virtual session on Tuesday afternoon.
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But officials have warned that, on current forecasts, the authorityâs reserves will drop to their minimum permitted level in 2024-25 and an estimated £4 million budget gap by then will need to be addressed.