Funding Borough council questions LGR financial impact and benefits 2 September 2025 2 September 2025 by Jason Holland “No convincing argument” that local government reorganisation (LGR) would mean “cheaper, better services for residents, or provide more accountability for taxpayers” has been seen Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password LATIF 2025 Flagship One-Day Conference 18 September, 2025 09:00 - 17:00 155 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3YD ABOUTAGENDAREGISTER Tech, Data & Finance Forum & Drinks Reception 14 October, 2025 10:00 - 16:00 One Moorgate Place London, EC2R 6EA ABOUTADVISORYATTEND News-in-Brief Government support needed at Hampshire amid £199m budget shortfall EFS now a ‘very real prospect’ at South Tyneside Reorganisation uncertainty a costly distraction, says LCN LGR review ‘falls short of providing reassurance’, says CCN Forest of Dean plans £1.6m in savings and income as deficit looms Worcestershire commits £200m to UK social housing Cumberland and Liverpool SEND reform plans approved East Sussex moves £55m equity portfolio into pooled fund North West Leicestershire identifies £3.9m savings requirement Sutton forecasts £13.8m DSG overspend as deficit reaches £35.3m