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Efforts to help survivors of the Grenfell in the budget, despite a reported increase in funding.
A Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) source told the Press Association the money is needed for health support, housing and refurbishment of the Lancaster West estate.
It's in contrast to last year's budget when £ 28 million in central government funding was granted to help pay for mental health and counseling and regeneration in the west London neighborhood.
The fire at the 24-storey block in June 2017 left 71 dead, and many more support for trauma.
RBKC's draft Grenfell Recovery Strategy was published this summer, and it's a framework up to 2027 to help survivors and the bereaved and rebuild trust within the community.
A financial breakdown of the strategy is not included in the draft report, but it says: "The council can not be relied upon by the government."
Elizabeth Campbell, RBKC council leader, said in response to Monday's budget: "We will continue to ask for financial support for our communities, and we hope discussions will continue.
"The Grenfell recovery needs to be a long-term commitment, with sufficient resources in place to deliver it."
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said: "Our main priority is to make sure that the survivors of the Grenfell Tower receive the support they need.
"That is why we will take responsibility for the Grenfell Tower site, making operational decisions in the future.
"We are in discussions with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council about the future funding of the Grenfell Tower site."
