“"Local government faces a very different financial environment to that seen just a few years ago, especially for York. Demand for services is rising rapidly, particularly in Adult Social Care, costs continue to increase while national funding has reduced. We have a strong track record of managing our finances responsibly and have delivered millions of pounds in savings while continuing to provide vital services for people across the city. However, the scale of the challenge we now face is significantly greater than in previous years. We remain committed to protecting services and we're continuing to make the strongest possible case to government for a fairer funding settlement for York."
“"We're examining every opportunity to reduce costs, improve efficiency and make the best use of public money. Only two years ago York was recognised as the most productive council in the country and we will continue building on that work. We’re modernising services, improving the way we use technology, reviewing how we work and looking at appropriate opportunities to generate additional income. There are no easy solutions to challenges of this scale, but we have a clear understanding of the issues we face and a determination to address them. It's also important people understand that one-off funding secured for major capital projects cannot simply be redirected into everyday services we must fund every year. Different rules apply to different types of funding, and in many cases that it comes from external sources specifically for those projects. While the challenges are significant, we’re taking action, planning for the future and working closely with government, including exploring all available options to ensure the council is able to move forward on a stable financial footing."
