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One in 10 councils with social care responsibilities and two thirds of district councils face real-term funding cuts this year (2026/27), the Local Government Association (LGA) is warning today. The LGA, which represents councils across England, said it is right that steps have been taken to reform the local government finance system, multi-year settlements, including for the Public Health Grant, and grant consolidation and simplification. Councils are at the heart of every national priority. Extra funding for children’s services and to reflect the growth in EHCPs and specialist provision and

“We are pleased the Government has announced a significant funding package to tackle 90 per cent of the historic high-needs deficits which removes the immediate threat of insolvency for many councils. 

“Councils need sustainable, long-term funding to better protect the services that people rely on, as they face rising demand and increasing costs to deliver them."