Coronavirus: Staffordshire Moorlands sees over £1 million injected into local authority

The Government is providing an additional £1.6 billion to local authorities so they have the resources they need to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Staffordshire moorlands is set to see over £975,000 injected into the council to support their communities and deliver vital services through this challenging time. since the pandemic begun Staffordshire Moorlands council have received over £1 million in additional funding.

Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said:

“Councils are playing a central role in our national fight against coronavirus and the Government continues to back them at this challenging time.

“That’s why I announced an extra £3.2 billion of support for councils to help them to continue their extraordinary efforts.

“Today I’m setting out how the latest £1.6 billion of this will be allocated to councils in the fairest way possible, recognising the latest and best assessment of the pressures they face.

“We are backing local district councils and a clear majority will receive at least £1m in additional funding.”

This announcement builds on other government measures, including allowing councils to defer the payment of business rates to central government and providing them with a combined £850 million in up front social care grants, that will help with their cash flows so they can continue to deliver vital services. Staffordshire Moorlands MP Karen Bradley has welcomed the news

“I’m really pleased that Staffordshire Moorlands will receive an additional £975,408 from the Government to help ensure essential services are not impacted by the extra demands placed on councils by coronavirus. This means that since the pandemic started, the council will have received an extra £1,021,594.

“This is part of the additional £3.2 billion the Government is providing to councils across England to ensure they have the resources they need during this difficult time.

“Our local council is doing a tremendous job under extraordinary circumstances, helping to ensure the vulnerable are protected and supported. I will continue to champion everything they are doing for our community and work closely with ministers to ensure they always have the resources they need to carry out their important work.”