House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Finance
19 December 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
- The government has launched a formal consultation on local government funding proposals with a deadline of January 16th.
- The consultation aims to ensure a minimum 3% increase in Core Spending Power for local authorities.
- Significant additional funding for social care services is proposed as part of the settlement.
Issue summary
The statement outlines proposals and a provisional settlement for local government funding, including increased Core Spending Power and additional social care grants.
Action requested
The government has launched a formal consultation on the proposals with a deadline of January 16th. The consultation aims to provide certainty and stability to local authorities by ensuring a minimum 3% increase in Core Spending Power and significant additional funding for social care services. Additionally, there is a proposal for bespoke council tax referendum principles.
Key facts
- Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement provides a 9% increase in national level Core Spending Power.
- £5 billion in additional resources are made available to councils.
- A new Funding Guarantee ensures a minimum 3% increase in Core Spending Power for every local authority.
- Significant additional funding of around £2 billion is provided for social care services.
- Council tax referendum principle of up to 3% or £5, whichever is higher, applies for shire districts.
- The consultation runs until January 16th.