North Somerset to seek EFS because of Fair Funding Review impact

A reduction in government funding of about £17m as a result of the Fair Funding Review is the “main reason” North Somerset Council is in discussions with the government over the possibility of receiving Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) in 2026/27.

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The authority has “reached the point where it cannot set a balanced budget for next year without EFS”, a medium term financial planning report

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