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FINANCE

How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?

'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms and financial solutions, that would be the perfect start to 2026', says Rob Powell.

By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
© Dragan Grkic / shutterstock

Happy New Year – I suspect 2026 is going to be hugely busy, especially for finance officers heading into budget-setting.

I've been too busy to set a resolution other than to get through the year in one piece, but some themes continue.

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Popular articles by Rob Powell

  1. Forward motion for SEND?
  2. Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: Ditch the SEND statutory override
  3. Enlightenment and therapy for the financial challenge
  4. What finance leaders can learn from Unai Emery's Aston Villa success
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