Nottingham is ranked as one of the most deprived, least healthy local authority areas in the UK. We are deeply concerned at the proposed cuts to Nottingham City Council services, which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable in our community, as part of the ongoing Section 114 process.

Financial losses from failed Council ventures pale in comparison to £1bn in central budget reductions, reduced spending power due to inflation, and the increased demand for statutory services. None of this is the fault of the people of Nottingham, who will suffer most.

Despite the 5,000+ responses to the budget consultation, we understand it is likely that Government will hand down these service cuts as a condition of any financial assistance, undermining our local democratic processes. We call on the Government to provide immediate no-strings financial assistance to enable the Council, in partnership with local people and organisations, to find a sustainable way forward.