House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Finance
07 February 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Local government finance settlement for England in 2022/23 announced, with no reduction in Core Spending Power for councils.
- An additional 3.7 billion funding package for councils includes 822 million Services Grant and 1 billion for social care.
- A 150 non-repayable council tax rebate for households in Bands A-D is part of the settlement.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the local government finance settlement for England in 2022/23, focusing on stability and certainty with no reduction in Core Spending Power for councils.
Action requested
The minister announces a £3.7 billion additional funding package for councils, including an £822 million Services Grant, an extra £1 billion for social care, and specific council tax referendum principles to empower local decision-making while protecting residents from excessive increases. The settlement also includes a £150 non-repayable council tax rebate for households in Bands A-D.
Key facts
- No council will see a reduction in Core Spending Power compared to 2021/22.
- The consultation received 148 representations from organisations, individuals, and businesses.
- Local government will have access to around £1.6 billion in additional grant per year for the next three years.
- An extra £1 billion is available for social care in 2022/23.
- A council tax rebate of £150 non-repayable will be provided to households in Bands A-D from April.
- The total core spending power is expected to rise from £50.4 billion in 2021/22 to up to £54.1 billion in 2022/23.
- The Mayor of London has requested flexibility to levy an additional £20 on Band D for the Greater London Authority (GLA) precept.