Last chance to have your say on Richmond Council's fight against the Government's plans to reduce funding in the borough by almost 60% by 2028/29.

The local authority has been vocal about its opposition to the Government's plans to slash its funding, which according to the Council, is equivalent to an annual reduction of £29 million.

As a result, the Council launched the Sustainable Communities Act consultation, "calling on the Government to ensure that future funding arrangements better reflect the needs of Richmond upon Thames and its residents."

In its consultation, which closes today (14 October), Richmond Council said: "The Government is already implementing these changes to Richmond Council's funding, with the reductions being phased in over just three years.

"This is a shorter period than used for previous local government funding changes.

"For comparison, areas going through local government reorganisation are given eight years to harmonise their Council Tax rates.

"We have fought these cuts and will continue to stand up for residents and oppose them through all available routes."

The Council added: "The Sustainable Communities Act gives local authorities the power to ask central government to remove laws, policies or other barriers that prevent them from improving the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their communities.

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"However, local authorities can only submit a proposal if it has consulted residents and residents are supportive."

The survey asks residents if they support the Council's plans and on what areas of the borough need prioritising in its proposal.

To find out more about the consultation click here and to request a paper questionnaire or any other format, please email [email protected] or call (020) 8891 1411 quoting 'Sustainable Communities Act Consultation' and one will be posted out to you.