Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 45950

Local Government Finance: Greater London

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

David Simmonds

ConservativeRuislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of local authority finances in London.

Answer

Jim McMahon
The Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025-26 makes available up to £13.35 billion for London, including the GLA. This is a £726 million increase on 2024-25, representing a 5.8% cash terms increase. The Department works closely with local government...

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