'Help our councils raise cash'
THE Welsh Government must do more to help councils find ways of raising funds, according to a Swansea-based AM.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced the devolution of new powers to England's cities.
This is aimed at helping them invest in growth, job creation, business support and critical infrastructure improvements.
Lib-Dem AM Peter Black welcomed the move, which he said would make it easier for councils to borrow money to invest in jobs and growth.
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"On the other hand, I am concerned that the Welsh Labour Government still hasn't even launched a consultation on looking at ways to help local councils raise money," he said.
"The Welsh Labour Government has been dragging its heels for some time now with regards to helping councils finance investment. Once again they are allowing Wales to lag behind."
He said the Lib-Dems believed in devolving power to local authorities.
Comments
by odinhouse
Sunday, July 08 2012, 4:08PM
“Lib-Dem AM Peter Black welcomed the move, which he said would make it easier for councils to ''''' borrow money ''' to invest in jobs and growth....? WHEN YOU BORROW MONEY you have to pay it back. so what will happen if they can't pay it back, UP the Rate's to cover their Blunder ..?”
by huwwuh
Friday, July 06 2012, 12:48PM
“Try giving them a tin mug.”
by Deivolution
Friday, July 06 2012, 11:55AM
“The councils already have most of the tools at their disposal....”
by Ded55
Friday, July 06 2012, 11:27AM
“agree with bennyhill4 - and have you noticed that he's always welcoming something done by somebody else but never actually doing anything himself.”
by bennyhill4
Friday, July 06 2012, 10:00AM
“the evening post seems to print every word peter black utters,its getting a bit boring now”