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Government faces formal challenge over funding

Kensington and Chelsea LBC has announced it will press ahead with a formal challenge to the Government over its funding.

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By Martin Ford | 19 October 2026
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Kensington and Chelsea LBC has announced it will press ahead with a formal challenge to the Government over its funding.

The announcement comes despite local government minister Jim McMahon maintaining the funding formula will not be revisited.

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