Andy Burnham's Budget must pass five tests for Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 09:01 · Archive

Andy Burnham's government will set out its Budget this week, which will test whether devolved powers become reality.

Andy Burnham's government will set out its Budget this week. The Prime Minister has said he wants to devolve more power to local areas, and the Budget will test whether this commitment is genuine or merely words.

One of Burnham's first announcements was that he intended to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets before Christmas. However, offering people beds is one thing; providing the support to allow them to live a stable, healthy life is another. Norwich is already working with charities and others to support those facing homelessness, but after more than a decade of cuts to council budgets whilst pressures on housing and mental health services have grown, resources are stretched. Long-term funding is needed that can provide not just shelter but enable people to feel secure and confident in their lives.

Antisocial behaviour is also a priority. Residents have raised concerns about issues from flytipping to noisy neighbours to violence and disruption to whole neighbourhoods. Norwich's Green-run council has made cleaning up streets and tackling antisocial behaviour a priority, so that a minority do not make life difficult for others.

How it is being reported

• Five tests Andy Burnham’s Budget must pass to help Norwich thriveAndy Burnham’s government will set out its Budget this week.Norwich Evening News · 26 Oct, 08:36
• Five tests Andy Burnham’s Budget must pass to help Norwich thriveAndy Burnham’s government will set out its Budget this week.Eastern Daily Press · 26 Oct, 08:36

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