Havering’s lobbying of government is the triumph of hope over experience. Underfunding is government policy and is non-negotiable. Havering’s Chief Executive said some ministers treated him as if he was a ‘naughty school boy’ (@ 23minutes).1 Naughty like Oliver Twist was ‘naughty’.
Havering’s government grant: 2010 = £70 million
Havering’s government grant: 2023 = £1.9 million
Havering’s outcome:…………….: 2023 = Minus £68.1 million
The Bank of England calculates inflation for 2010-22 at 41.7%2
Therefore 2010’s £70 million in 2022 £££s is £99.18 million
Havering’s real 2023 shortfall is £97.28 million
Rishi’s policies rely on people not understanding maths3
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Cabinet Meeting: 14th December 2022
The meeting had a budget item. Councillors are listed in speaking order. (Starting @ 14 minutes)
Chris Wilkins: Chris doesn’t understand strategy or analysis. His jog-trot through ‘highlights’ was unhelpful.
Gillian Ford: She injected passion into her speech and cares.
Oscar Ford: He gave a very competent review of an OFSTED report. Unfortunately, the prevailing counsel of despair continued.
Graham Williamson: He was woefully unprepared for a budget meeting.
Keith Darvill: A brief brilliant intervention about the impact of decision-making by the government. His political point was welcome.
Ray Morgon: He’s self-depreciating and as Leader needs to be positive. Cabinet members should be warned about being unacceptably casual.
Paul McGeary, Paul Middleton and Barry Mugglestone: All three were mute.
Notes
1 Annotator Player (sonicfoundry.com)
2 Inflation calculator | Bank of England
3 So it’s surprising that he’s keen that everyone studies maths until 18 Rishi Sunak wants all pupils to study maths to age 18 – BBC News
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