Boroughs argue ‘flawed’ deprivation measures risk undermining the government’s aim of ensuring funding follows need. For example, the deprivation measure currently proposed gives ‘road distance to a ...

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London Councils is urging the government to ensure its Fair Funding Review 2.0 proposals distribute funding to local authorities fairly and efficiently on the basis of need. However, London Councils’ ...

London boroughs are calling for the government to “reexamine” proposed changes to the way it assesses need for children’s services, as research suggests the reforms fail to account for housing poverty ...

London Councils has welcomed a new parliamentary report on the financial crisis facing local government. Among its recommendations, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee says that ...