Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what plans he has to review local government funding; and what the timetable is for that review.

We recognise how important planning certainty is to councils' budget setting processes and to delivering excellent public services. We also understand councils need clarity on the funding settlement next year

The Government understands the sector's desire for clarity on distribution reform and review of local government funding. These are complex issues which must be addressed openly with representatives from local government.