Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 115146

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his letter to council leaders on 16 February 2026, whether the additional capacity funding will be provided (a) to all local authorities and (b) only to local a

Answer

Alison McGovern

Up to £63 million new funding will be made available to help all local councils across the 21 reorganisation areas best deliver local government re-organisation and builds on the £7.6 million provided last year.