Context
The adequacy of Government funding is being questioned, particularly in light of the impact on big-city authorities such as Manchester.
Question
What recent assessment has been made by the Secretary of State regarding the adequacy of Government funding for local authorities in England? Big-city authorities like Manchester have been hit hardest by cuts while dealing with increased costs due to deprivation. With high demand on social care, poor health and homelessness issues, how will these pressures be reflected in the new funding formula?
Answer from Luke Hall (Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Manchester City Council is set to receive a £30.9 million increase in its provisional settlement—a 7% rise that includes 17.6% additional adult social care grant. Decisions on the future funding formula are ongoing but provisional figures will be released for working groups to review.
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