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Local Government Finance Settlement 2020-02-24

2020-02-24

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Q1 Direct Answer
Mark Garnier Constitutional Democratic Reform
Wyre Forest
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The funding situation for local authorities in the 2020-21 financial year is under discussion, with specific concern about Wyre Forest District Council's decrease in funding.
What steps has Luke Hall taken to ensure that local authorities receive adequate funding in the local government finance settlement for 2020-21? Additionally, what assistance can be provided to district councils facing a decline in new homes bonus payments due to land banking by developers?
Luke Hall
Wyre Forest's core funding has increased in line with inflation, but its total funding decreased due to the fall in new homes bonus payments. Worcestershire County Council will gain an extra £26.1 million this coming financial year and there is a 4.4% real-terms increase in core spending power across the country. The Government are committed to reviewing the new homes bonus business.
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