Budget statement by the leader of Staffordshire County Council
Posted on Wednesday 6th March 2024
Alan White
Staffordshire County Council leader Alan White said:
The further reduction in National Insurance contributions will be welcome news to our residents in helping them to meet daily cost of living challenges by putting more money in their pocket. This will make a difference in Staffordshire where we continue to see long-term low unemployment as well as generating job vacancies across a range of sectors. We’re pleased to see measures to support people most in need extended and an increased threshold for childcare support.
We have some outstanding small businesses in Staffordshire with a higher than national average start-up survival rate so welcome support such as the VAT payments change and freeze on fuel duty.
The Chancellor announced a new public sector productivity plan, which we’ll carefully study the detail on when available. In the meantime, we will continue to make our case to Government for increased funding in vital areas like social care and highways.”