Chancellor's spending review welcomed in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council has given his response
Last updated 26th Nov 2020
Norfolk County Council is welcoming the Chancellor's spending review.
Commenting on Rishi Sunak's statement yesterday (25 November), county council leader Councillor Andrew Proctor said:
"I welcome the Chancellor's statement today and its focus on protecting lives and livelihoods.
"We need to beat coronavirus and get our economy moving again. Infrastructure spending and the levelling up fund are very welcome and I'm keen to get our fair share for Norfolk. I'm delighted the Third River Crossing in Great Yarmouth has been approved.
"I await further details of the ÂŁ3 billion that will be provided for councils. Any additional funding is welcome but I am still pressing for longer term, sustainable, fair funding. The adult social care precept, while welcome, is not a long-term solution.
"We will look at the detail and give further commentary in due course."
Meanwhile, North West Norfolk MP, James Wild has also welcomed the Chancellor's review and has called for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn to be considered for additional funding: