Low-Income Families in Surrey Set to Lose Out in Government Funding Shake-Up
A major government review of local authority funding threatens to hit some of the most vulnerable families in Surrey hardest, despite the county’s reputation for affluence.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
A major government review of local authority funding threatens to hit some of the most vulnerable families in Surrey hardest, despite the county’s reputation for affluence.
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