Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much money from central government grants has been allocated to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service in the 2026/27 financial year.

On 9 February 2026, the Ministry published the 2026/27 Local Government Finance Settlement which sets out funding allocations for all local authorities including fire and rescue.

Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for managing the allocation and use of funds for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and in 2026/27 Gloucestershire County Council will have a core spending power of £660.17 million, an increase of 3.17% compared to 2025/26.

In addition to settlement funding, the Government has provided Fire and Rescue Authorities with several grants intended for specific purposes, such as the Pension SCAPE Rate Uplift Grant, New Dimensions Grant and Protection Uplift Grant.