Scotland 32 councils finally know yesterday how much money you get next year on services as part of the Scottish Government to spend with 12 billion pound deal one.
The proportion was announced at the Holyrood by Finance Secretary John Swinney as part of the budget for 2011-12.
But it's an offer you decline as strings associated with local authorities to freeze the Council tax and the number of police officers and probationer to force teachers.
The 32 authorities are with strong choice of signing the deal and overlooking an average reduction of 2.6% or it defies and budgets by 6.4% slash having to face. Authorities have until December 21 to indicate whether you agree to the terms.
Glasgow in particular responded angrily last night, claiming that additional budget cuts £ 13. 5 m by the Scottish Government announced were "a dagger through the heart of the city".
Following close dialogue with cosla, we have provided a very good deal for local communities under difficult circumstances.John Swinney, Financial Secretary
Mr Swinney show accused political bias on preferential treatment for SNP management in West Lothian Council leader Gordon Matheson.
He said: "No logic can this decision other than naked policy explain." If we had received the same section as the West Lothian, we'd be better off £ 46 m. How can you say John Swinney, that is fair? It's a shame.
Mr Swinney insisted: "the financing package of more than £ 11 billion in 2011-12 for local Government maintains councils share of the Scottish budget, despite the largest decrease in public expenditure Scotland imposed by any Government, UK.
"After close dialogue with cosla, we have provided a very good deal for local communities in difficult circumstances." "Councils to accept the choice are the package, see average funding for the local government in England consider reduction and Scottish get more protection than other parts of the budget."
But Mr. Matheson said: "It is absolutely clear that the SNP Government cares nothing for Glasgow, the beating heart of Scotland's economy." This announcement is a dagger through the heart of the city.
"John Swinney offered a deal to local Government on the basis of 2.6% cut." Today, he has cut Glasgow budget by 3.6%, an increase of £ 13. 5 m.
"We had return based on a draft budget, 2.6% cut which was difficult enough, but we are now going to have to go to the drawing board and add the SNP's additional cuts." "Will no doubt you have forced us into a situation where we have to take brutal and unpalatable choices thanks to the contempt with which the SNP keeps people in Glasgow."
He added: "John Swinney's deal is now in ruins is."
A spokesman for Mr Swinney: "under the SNP Glasgow receives more funding than any other mainland local authority in Scotland - 23% more per capita than the Scottish average."
Unison, the local government Union, said the business a section from 5.5% in real terms meant Hobson's choice between an average of 2.6% If you accept the Government priorities or a 6.4% to reduce, if you do not. Speaker Mike Kirby, said: "This will damage, essential services and the local economy." "It heralds a return to ring-fencing and a major attack on the local democracy."
The Government said the settlement a higher level of protection than other parts of the Scottish budget, and better than the business in England. "Accept the package paving the way for an extension will fix Council tax to provide much support for families required," said the Cabinet Secretary.
Mr Swinney confirmed the continuation BONUS regulatory small business, called it "by far the most generous rates relief scheme of its kind in the UK". He defended the new tax on large retail stores.
LibDem finance spokesman of Jeremy Purvis said: "Retailers in Scotland faced more confusion by plans by the Scottish Government announced, introduce a large retail tax."
"Introduction to a Princes Street punishment do to awaken nothing to confidence in the company is the SNP on your side."
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