UK government allocates £1.28 billion for deprived areas and social care, faces rural council concerns.

The UK government announced a £600 million recovery grant for deprived areas and a £680 million increase in social care funding as part of the 2026-27 local government financial settlement. It also plans to launch a consultation for a fairer funding system based on need. However, the County Councils Network expressed concerns that the new distribution may not adequately account for councils' demands and costs, potentially harming rural councils.

November 28, 2024
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