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UK to Redistribute £2.1 Billion in Council Funding

8/7/2025

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In 2026, the UK will unveil a transformative funding system for councils, redistributing £2.1 billion each year. While areas with lower council tax properties will receive much-needed support, Camden, Hammersmith, and Westminster could face cuts of 11-12%. Meanwhile, urban councils in the East Midlands and Yorkshire, like Harlow and Crawley, are set to thrive with substantial funding boosts.

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In 2026, the UK will unveil a transformative funding system for councils, redistributing £2.1 billion each year. While areas with lower council tax properties will receive much-needed support, Camden, Hammersmith, and Westminster could face cuts of 11-12%. Meanwhile, urban councils in the East Midlands and Yorkshire, like Harlow and Crawley, are set to thrive with substantial funding boosts.