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Local Government Finance: Hammersmith and Fulham

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 20487

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has received written representations from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on the (a) Local Government Finance Settlement and (b) the Fair Funding Review 2.0 and (c) council tax rises.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The Department regularly engages with local authorities and sector representatives on local government finance matters, including through the Local Government Finance Settlement and Fair Funding Review consultation process, and carefully considers the views provided. The Department does not routinely comment on discussions with individual stakeholders.

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