Schoolchildren in Northumberland are not getting their fair share of funding despite a multi-million pound increase from central Government.
That was the word from councillors and stakeholders on Northumberland County Council's Family and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with the county being described as a "poor relation" compared to other areas.
Speaking at Thursday's committee meeting, head of school organisation and resources Sue Aviston told members that the council had seen its school funding increase by £17.4m to just over £298m when compared with last year.
