House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Authority Public Health Grant
10 February 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Ashley Dalton Lab West Lancashire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Local authorities in England will receive increased funding through the Public Health Grant for the fiscal year 2025/26.
- The Government is allocating an additional 3.858 billion to Greater Manchester, marking a 5.4% cash increase from the previous year.
- Multi-year allocations for the Public Health Grant are planned to commence from 2026/27 following further spending reviews.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the allocation of the Public Health Grant to local authorities in England for the fiscal year 2025/26.
Action requested
The Government is increasing funding through the Public Health Grant and the 100% retained business rate arrangement for Greater Manchester by £3.858 billion, representing a 5.4% cash increase compared to 2024/25. The statement also outlines plans to issue multi-year allocations from 2026/27 following further spending reviews.
Key facts
- Public Health Grant funding for 2025/26 is £3.858 billion.
- Represents a 5.4% cash increase compared to 2024/25.
- Funding includes the 100% retained business rate arrangement for Greater Manchester.
- The grant will continue to be subject to conditions requiring exclusive use for public health activity.