Rise in support for Enfield: ‘We finally have a government on our side’

4 February 2025

Commenting on the announcement of the 2025-26 settlement for Local Government funding, Enfield Labour’s Tim Leaver, Cabinet Member for Finance and Procurement said:

“This is great news for Enfield – after more than a decade of wilful under funding under the Conservatives we finally have a government that is on our side. The additional money for local services in Enfield announced today will mean Enfield council can do more for local people. And what’s more it comes on top of a huge increase in support to tackle potholes and more funds to take on rough sleeping too.

“Turning this country round after 14 years of failure under the Conservatives will take time – but the work of change has begun, and days like today will go an awfully long way towards getting this country back on its feet.”

Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner said:  

“Councils deliver vital services across the country – driving growth and local economies and providing a lifeline for those that need it most.

“Through our Plan for Change we are determined to fix the foundations of local government; investing where it is needed, trusting local leaders and working together to deliver growth, better health and social care services and the affordable homes people need.”

Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE said:  

“We have been clear we will fix the foundations of local government. That means an end to short-term solutions and instead rebuilding the sector to put councils on a more stable and secure footing.

“Local leaders play a crucial role in delivering the day-to-day services communities across the country rely on, which is why we want to work with them towards a fairer funding model that tackles regional inequality and prioritises outcomes for local people.”

 

Updated rough sleeping winter pressures allocations can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rough-sleeping-winter-pressures-2024-25-funding-allocations/rough-sleeping-winter-pressures-2024-25-funding-allocations