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Croydon residents could face cuts to services after the central government funding package for the borough council was announced.ΜύΜύ Conservative cabinet members are warning the settlement is not good news for the borough.Μύ The consequence they say is that the authority faces unpalatable choices over what services it will continue to fund.

Tory Councillor Gavin Barwell is the cabinet member for resources and customer services.Μύ He said:Μύ β€œThis is three years of real term cuts.Μύ It is a deeply disappointing, unrealistic and frankly irresponsible settlement that takes no account of Croydon’s needs.

impact could be devastating

This news is also unwelcome to many of the borough’s voluntary sector services.Μύ

Nero Ughwujabo, Director BME Forum

Nero Ughwujabo is the Director of Croydon’s BME Forum.Μύ He told ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ London:ΜύΜύ β€œAny cuts to small voluntary sector organisations who are already struggling would be devastating.Μύ The hope is that the council will continue it’s commitment of strong support for the development of the sector in the borough.”

Councillor Barwell went on to say, heΜύanticipates Croydon will join a number of boroughs across London lobbying to try and convince ministers that the Government’s funding proposals are unsustainable for the capital.

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