Funding Southampton ends reliance on EFS in 2026/27 18 February 2026 18 February 2026 by Jason Holland Southampton City Council has said it will no longer need exceptional financial support (EFS) from government after publishing its draft 2026/27 budget. The authority Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password LATIF 2026 Flagship One-Day Conference 17 September, 2026 155 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3YD ABOUTAGENDAREGISTER LATIF North One-Day Treasury Conference & Dinner 3 March, 2026 09:00 - 17:00 The Midland, 16 Peter Street Manchester, M60 2DS AGENDASPEAKERSREGISTER News-in-Brief Brent pension fund reveals exposure to boycott list Children in care costs rising by £1bn per year North Devon to provide social housing again after more than 25 years Ealing draws down cash to fund capital Investment would ‘unlock pipeline of 50,000 council homes in London’ Bedford’s long-term debt reaches £73.6m Bury’s reserves fall by two-thirds since 2020 Cheshire West and Chester to consider ‘fundamental changes’ to services Children’s services pressures drive £5.6m Leeds council overspend Barking and Dagenham creates £27m safety net for lossmaking firm