Local Government Finance Debate
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Lauren Sullivan
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Alison McGovern
I think I answered that question in my statement. I am just as concerned about the cost as the hon. Member is.
Dr Lauren Sullivan (Gravesham) (Lab)
I thank the Minister for her statement. She is right to talk about play parks, homelessness and libraries. As a councillor, one of my proudest achievements was replacing five play parks, but I have seen how Tory-run Kent county council cut everything to the bone. I am grateful for the multi-year funding settlement; will the Minister share what this will mean and look like for Gravesham residents?
Alison McGovern
My hon. Friend is right to point out, as I did, the consequences of council cuts. They are not just theoretical on a spreadsheet—we all saw the effects in our parks and our town centres. We want to turn that around in Gravesham, and I look forward to working with my hon. Friend over the weeks and months to come to make that real for her residents.