Funding for councils needs a radical shake-up to divert cash from wealthier areas to those with the most poverty, according to Susan Aitken.
has written to Shona Robison, Scottish Government Finance Secretary, asking for resources to be allocated on the basis of where the need is greatest.
Writing in today’s Glasgow Times in her fortnightly column the council leader said that despite targeted efforts to reduce poverty, Glasgow still has a greater need for extra funds than many other councils.The leader penned the request together with the City Treasurer and deputy leader, Richard Bell.
The Glasgow council leader highlighted the difference between Glasgow with a child poverty rate of 32% and neighbouring East Renfrewshire with 14.4% and that the top six for child poverty has twice as many living in deprivation than the six lowest. Aitken stated it will mean other councils losing cash, adding: “This will require an open acknowledgment of geographical inequality and what will no doubt be difficult decisions to match funding to the parts of Scotland where the need is greatest, which will mean more affluent local authorities receiving less.”A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Tackling poverty and protecting people from harm is one of three critical missions for this government.
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