由于推迟修改国家公式、威胁服务和税收计划,牛津郡面临3 500万英镑的资金缺口。 Oxfordshire faces £35M funding gap due to delayed national formula change, threatening services and tax plans.

由于推迟修改国家供资公式,牛津郡议会在三年内可能面临3 500万英镑的资金短缺,预计最后细节将在12月中旬前完成。 Oxfordshire County Council faces a potential £35 million funding shortfall over three years due to a delayed national funding formula change, with final details expected by mid-December. 尽管该理事会财政稳定,但拖延妨碍了规划工作。 The delay hampers planning, despite the council’s stable finances. 持续的压力包括通货膨胀、社会护理费用的上涨以及2026年国民生活工资的增长。 Ongoing pressures include inflation, rising social care costs, and a 2026 national living wage increase. 计划提高3.99%的理事会税额,现在面临更高的4.99%全民投票门槛,使预算决定复杂化。 A planned 3.99% council tax rise now faces a higher 4.99% referendum threshold, complicating budget decisions. Dan Levy议员批评时机,说这破坏了有效提供服务和协商。 Councillor Dan Levy criticized the timing, saying it undermines effective service delivery and consultation.