Enfield's financial report shows a severe funding shortfall, with a projected 30.3 million gap for 2025/26. Key factors include overspend in temporary accommodation and lack of government support.
Neil Goddard highlighted that the council faces significant funding issues, emphasizing that Enfield is the fourth most underfunded authority in England. He noted that without action, financial challenges will continue.
Cllr Maria Alexandrou urged for more proactive measures regarding temporary accommodation, pointing out that there are around 3,000 empty homes in the borough, and questioning how to better utilize them.
Ian Davis mentioned the collaborative efforts of Enfield and other councils in lobbying for better funding and support, emphasizing the need for a fairer financial distribution for outer London boroughs.
Collection
[
|
...
]