Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 15979

Local Government Finance

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 9 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department maintains an internal list or other assessment of local authorities considered to be at heightened risk of issuing a section 114 notice or requiring Except

Answer

Alison McGovern

The department undertakes regular engagement with local councils, including on their financial positions. The final 2026-27 Local Government Finance Settlement makes available £78 billion in Core Spending Power for local authorities in England in 2026-27,...

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