Government plans to reform council funding welcomed by York MP

Council funding reforms ‘must match London’s deprivation and cost pressures’, say boroughs - London Post

Commenting on the launch of the government’s consultation on how funding is distributed among local authorities [1], London Councils emphasised that money provided to boroughs must reflect the high levels of need and significant deprivation in the capital, as well as the rising cost of delivering local services. Earlier this month, Cllr Claire Holland, Chair of London Councils, warned that the reforms would be “make or break” for borough budgets…

Government announces ‘fairer funding’ reforms

Local government funding will be overhauled to support left behind places, while competitive bidding for funding will be scrapped, Government announced.

Government plans to reform council funding welcomed by York MP

Government plans aiming to ensure councils are funded fairer will mean “inequalities in York are accounted for”, a city MP has said.