Written questions

Local Government Finance

Commons · Question 15979 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department maintains an internal list or other assessment of local authorities considered to be at heightened risk of issuing a section 114 notice or requiring Except

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 9 Jul 2026

The department undertakes regular engagement with local councils, including on their financial positions. The final 2026-27 Local Government Finance Settlement makes available £78 billion in Core Spending Power for local authorities in England in 2026-27,...