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Local Government Finance

Local Government has found it’s funding reduced significantly since 2010, and while there has been renewed investment in local authorities since the pandemic, our funding in real terms still remains lower than it was before 2010. This, combined with increases in demand pressures from social housing, homelessness and SEND pressures, has put local authorities in an increasingly precarious position. We therefore advocate on behalf of our members the need for a stronger local government sector in order to deliver a growing, inclusive, East of England.

Local Government Funding is still only 82% of what it was in 2010-11. According to the IFS, the per capita real-terms adjusted spend on local government has still not reached levels last seen in 2010-11.

Lead Member for Local Government Finance

Cllr Carl Smith

Leader of Great Yarmouth Council

Lead Chief Executive for County and unitary finances

Matt Gladstone

Chief Executive of Peterborough City Council

Lead Chief Executive for District and Borough Finances

Nick Eveleigh

Chief Executive of Chelmsford City Council

Upcoming Events

2 December 2025: LGE Roundtable Discussion: Project Finance – How do you get your plans off the ground

Documents on Local Government Finance

  • LGE's Submission to the Spending Review
  • Local Authority Funding Reform Consultation response - Objectives and Principles
  • Greater support required for devolution and reorganisation

Publications related to Local Government Finance

Local Government East calls for answers to key funding pressures for councils

LGE’s Submission to the Spending Review

Local Authority Funding Reform Consultation response – Objectives and Principles

Greater support required for devolution and reorganisation

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