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Fair Funding review 2.0

4 stories · 4 councils

A government consultation on local government funding reform. A government review related to the funding of local government. A national review of how central government funding is allocated to local authorities in England. A national initiative to redistribute grant funding to local authorities based on factors like deprivation. A national funding reform aimed at redistributing grant funding based on factors such as deprivation and local costs. A set of proposed changes by the UK government to the way funding is allocated to local authorities. A review of the formula used to distribute funding to local authorities in England. Fair Funding Review 2.0

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  1. Barking and Dagenham Council to Consult on 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Address Budget Gap Barking and Dagenham Council is proposing a 4.99% council tax increase and will consult with residents on the decision. Barking and Dagenham 13 December 2025
  2. Richmond Faces 91% Grant Funding Cut in Fair Funding Review Richmond upon Thames faces a potential loss of 91% of its grant funding, the largest proportion of any local authority nationally, due to the government's proposed changes in... Richmond upon Thames 22 November 2025
  3. Islington Faces £16M Budget Gap Next Year Due to Rising Inflation and Service Demand Islington Council is facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £16 million budget shortfall for the 2026/27 financial year. This was the key finding of a recent... Islington 13 October 2025
  4. Merton Council Warns of £700m London-Wide Funding Cut Due to Fair Funding Review 2.0 Merton Council has issued a stark warning about potential government funding cuts across London, estimating a loss of up to £700 million due to proposed changes in how funding... Merton 26 September 2025