‘Nothing in the formula reflects that this is the reality we live in’

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• Budget: ‘give councils the fiscal tools they need to address challenges’(229 views)
• LGR clarity for five areas – but turmoil churns on elsewhere(224 views)
• SEND: ‘the spending trajectory for councils is going to be very uncertain’(217 views)
• How putting LGR on a solid legal footing has presented ‘real financial challenges’ for councils(215 views)
• ‘Nothing in the formula reflects that this is the reality we live in’(214 views)

• £1.5bn borrowing facility will help mayors ‘get on with the job’(213 views)
• A ‘steady, unexciting’ Budget but councils face ‘more hard times ahead’, say sector finance experts(210 views)
• Budget: fiscal devolution could be undermined without ‘new deal’ for councils(186 views)
• LGR deferral offers ‘time to plan well and make considered decisions’(185 views)
• Councils need ‘clearer accountability and better information sharing’ amid supported housing gaps(181 views)