Question reference: S5O-04317
- Asked by: Gordon Lindhurst, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 18 March 2020
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Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 25 March 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assurances it can provide that any real-terms reductions to council funding will not impact on its commitment to provide sport and physical exercise, as set out in its Active Scotland Delivery Plan and other national strategies.
Answer
The 2020-21 local government finance settlement increases local government day to day spending for local services by £589.4 million in cash terms, a real terms increase of 3.9 per cent.
The Scottish Government are working with Scotland's 32 Councils to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19. For example, in light of the recent measures implemented to combat the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of all leisure facilities, there is now a 100% non-domestic rates relief for all retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.