A Northern Ireland council has said it will need to “find new resources” as it faces a substantial drop in UK rates support grants this month.
The total budget for local councils is £8.9m for the 2022/23 year compared to £21.9m for 2021/22, with only seven out of 11 local authorities to gain grant funding being paid in January.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) which will receive £753, 437 from the grants system has voiced its concerns this week.
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