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Local Government Finance: Greater London

Commons · Question 45950 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of local authority finances in London.

Answer

Answered by Jim McMahon, 29 Apr 2025

The Local Government Finance Settlement for 2025-26 makes available up to £13.35 billion for London, including the GLA. This is a £726 million increase on 2024-25, representing a 5.8% cash terms increase. The Department works closely with local government...