Monday 13 January 2020

Millions left unspent on NHS as councils fail to cash in on money from housing developers

Millions left unspent on NHS as councils fail to cash in on money from housing developers The NHS is missing out on tens of millions of pounds from housing developers because councils are failing to ask for the funds, it has emerged.

And even when councils do collect the funds, the NHS often fails to spend it – £34m is currently unused.

Property developers are required to stump up this cash to obtain planning permission. The funds are intended to be spent on developing and creating buildings to alleviate pressure on the health service after an influx of residents. The Independent

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