Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 904484

Local Government Finance: Rural Areas

Tabled: 3 June 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Llinos Medi

Plaid CymruYnys Môn

What steps her Department is taking to develop a future funding model for local councils in rural areas.

Answer

Jim McMahon
As the hon Member will be aware, Local Government is a devolved matter. The government is absolutely committed to supporting rural communities. This year’s Settlement saw places with a significant rural population on average receive almost a 6% cash incre...

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