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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Local Government Finance update

22 October 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark

Local Government

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • Local authorities in England will receive 1 billion in financial support.
  • Each authority will get at least 100,000 through the COVID-19 relative-Needs Formula.
  • A new 100 million fund will help council leisure centres facing difficulties.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the allocation of £1 billion in financial support for local authorities across England.

Action requested

The funding will be distributed using the COVID-19 relative-Needs Formula, ensuring each authority receives at least £100,000. Additionally, a new £100 million fund will support council leisure centres facing challenges. The total direct funding provided to councils during the pandemic now stands at £6.4 billion.

Key facts

  • The financial support is worth over £1 billion.
  • Each authority receives at least £100,000 in additional funding.
  • Un-ringfenced grant for local authorities allows flexibility in addressing specific pressures and priorities.
  • A new £100 million fund from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to support council leisure centres facing challenges.
  • Total direct funding provided to councils through this pandemic is £6.4 billion, including £4.6 billion in un-ringfenced funding, £1.1 billion from the Infection Control Fund, and £300 million for Test and Trace.
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