In response to recent IFS comments on COVID-19 funding for local councils, Joanne Pitt, Local Government Policy Manager at CIPFA said:
“CIPFA recognises and welcomes the additional funding announced by the government at this very difficult time.
“But this IFS analysis raises several valid questions around the allocation of COVID-19 funding, and following local government secretary Robert Jenrick's previous statements, it is important that the sector remains confident it will be fully reimbursed for crisis-related spend.”
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For further information please contact the CIPFA press office on T: 020 7543 5787 or E: callahan.hager@cipfa.org
See the full IFS press release here: IFS Press Release
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