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Local Government Finance

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 907538

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of the potential impact of the fair funding formula on levels of inequality of access to services.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

This government is delivering fairer funding for councils in England. By targeting money where it is needed most, these reforms will improve services for people in deprived places and have positive equalities impacts. Following extensive consultation and engagement, we consulted on allocations at the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement and will set out final allocations at the final Settlement in February.

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