Martin Ford 21 November 2025

Fair funding review labelled a 'sham'

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The fair funding review has been labelled a ‘sham' by rural councils following its publication today.

Reduced emphasis on remoteness, removal of the New Homes Bonus and retention of the Recovery Grant as an annual fixture have come under fire, as non-urban authorities fear they will miss out on funding.

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