bassett one Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 i have heard SCC have nowt left to spend,so nothing political what happens now ? up the rates or reduce services,i had one idea all parks work with SCC and raise there funds towards the cost of events,that would save money,but thats only a few grand ,what else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Council tax can only be increased a certain percentage every year by law, without a referendum, and in this cost of living climate nobody in their right mind would agree to it. In any case people dont realise council tax is a relatively small percentage of funding, most of it is central government. Your suggestion wouldnt scratch the surface, but I have seen people on local FB groups moan about lack of toilets in parks, well I am sorry if the council havent a pot to do the proverbial in what are they expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdobby Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, bassett one said: i have heard SCC have nowt left to spend,so nothing political what happens now ? up the rates or reduce services,i had one idea all parks work with SCC and raise there funds towards the cost of events,that would save money,but thats only a few grand ,what else? Have they wasted it all on the stupid plant pots around crookes and walkley? Edited August 2, 2022 by ukdobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S35_2o21 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, ukdobby said: Have they wasted it all on the stupid plant pots around crookes and walkley? I watched the Finance Committee last week, and the potential deficit is c£20million. So, no, a few planters are not the issue. I guess services will be cut further. Less care hours provided to adults & children. Other contracts will be reviewed and cut where they can. There'll be less Council officers so less people to do as much work. I know the Government have changed the funding for Adult Care & I don't know if that is part of the reason for the overspend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, ukdobby said: Have they wasted it all on the stupid plant pots around crookes and walkley? 1) Those schemes that you're referring to are funded directly from Government for that particular use. The council don't pay for them and can't use the money differently. 2) You wouldn't believe how much money the council would save on road maintenance if we had fewer people driving on our roads in ever-larger vehicles (one passenger at a time). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdobby Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 minute ago, AndrewC said: 1) Those schemes that you're referring to are funded directly from Government for that particular use. The council don't pay for them and can't use the money differently. 2) You wouldn't believe how much money the council would save on road maintenance if we had fewer people driving on our roads in ever-larger vehicles (one passenger at a time). We’ll they make the car travel further to get to one’s home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, ukdobby said: We’ll they make the car travel further to get to one’s home. For those who continue to drive it might do, just barely. For many it's incentive to start leaving the car at home for journeys where the car really isn't essential. Anyway, if you don't agree on point 2), just keep re-reading point 1). In answer to your question: 50 minutes ago, ukdobby said: Have they wasted it all on the stupid plant pots around crookes and walkley? No. No they have not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) How did they manage years ago when they had a large workforce and provided facilities such as public toilets. We used to have the Sheffield Show, Lord Mayors Parade etc. Why are they wasting money blocking off streets and putting big concrete blocks around town ? Edited August 2, 2022 by harvey19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, harvey19 said: How did they manage years ago when they had a large workforce and provided facilities such as public toilets. We used to have the Sheffield Show, Lord Mayors Parade etc. a) there werent as many old people who needed social care b) central government funding was higher. Essentially as simple as that. The "blocking the streets" bit has already been explained above and is a red herring (I agree its needless though) Edited August 2, 2022 by HeHasRisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 1 minute ago, HeHasRisen said: a) there werent as many old people who needed social care b) central government funding was higher. A lot of old people are having to pay for their care. Why has there been a change in government funding ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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