Martin Ford 20 November 2025

Districts take hit in fair funding review

District councils have been told their finances will take a hit as the fair funding review is published today.

The Government is expected to publish its response to the fair funding review consultation alongside the finance policy statement.

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Districts take hit in fair funding review

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