House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Authority Public Health Grant allocations
09 February 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Ashley Dalton Lab West Lancashire
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At a glance
Key points
- Government increased the Public Health Grant by 224 million in 2025/26.
- Total allocation from 2026 to 2029 is over 13.4 billion.
- Funding consolidates into a single ring-fenced grant starting April 2026.
Issue summary
The Government is announcing multi-year Public Health Grant allocations to local authorities in England, providing greater funding certainty and support for public health services.
Action requested
The government increased the Public Health Grant by £224 million in 2025/26 and will continue to invest annually, with a total of over £13.4 billion allocated from 2026 to 2029. The funding consolidates separate streams into a single ring-fenced grant starting April 2026, supporting services like smoking cessation and drug/alcohol prevention.
Key facts
- The Public Health Grant will receive £13.4 billion over the next three years.
- Funding for 2025/26 was increased by £224 million.
- Allocations are confirmed for 2026/27 and indicative until 2028/29.
- The grant will be consolidated starting April 2026, reducing fragmentation.
- Funding is ring-fenced for public health services.