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Shifting the presssure

With consultation set to close on the fair funding review, Martin Ford looks at the challenges faced by those tasked with ensuring the new system helps struggling councils more than it hinders.

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By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025
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The fair funding review 2.0 has been billed by ministers as the first step in fixing the broken system of local government finances.

There is general acceptance that a review is required and it has been welcomed in many quarters.

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Martin Ford

Popular articles by Martin Ford

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  3. Reorganisation plans to include social care partnerships
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