'Financial challenges hinder GCC from fulfilling mandate'

Speaking during a full council meeting on Monday, he said the issues include, but are not limited to, inadequate city illumination, which compromises community safety, financial constraints that hinder service delivery, maintenance issues for facilities, especially schools, staff houses, and health facilities, and deteriorating roads that require ongoing repairs.

“Given these difficulties and the current lack of funding, the council must develop effective strategies to address these challenges. In this context, forming partnerships is crucial to support infrastructure development, as the government alone cannot shoulder these costs due to the prevailing economic conditions,” he said.