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Stockport Council calls for fairer funding settlement from government

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1

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What happened

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Stockport Council sent an open letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor ahead of the Budget, calling for a fairer funding settlement. The council highlighted that its current funding per resident is lower than the England average, despite the borough's growth and increasing demand for services. Stockport currently has approximately £1,206 available per resident, compared to around £1,424 across England.

From stockport.gov.uk

Why it matters

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Council leaders stated that the funding disparity impacts local services, including public health and support for vulnerable residents. The council projects that this funding gap is expected to widen further by 2028/29.

From stockport.gov.uk

Who's involved

StockportThe borough whose funding is being compared to the national average.
cabinetThe government body the council is addressing regarding policy and funding.
EnglandThe geopolitical state whose average funding metrics are used for comparison.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Department of Health and Social CareSpeculative
The Department of Health and Social Care could face budget pressure on social care services due to local funding shortfalls.
Stepping Hill HospitalSpeculative
Stepping Hill Hospital might see essential public health services and investment threatened by the local funding shortfall.
governmentSpeculative
The government could face challenges regarding its current financial policy due to the demand for a fairer settlement.

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The entities involved

Stockport
metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England

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Coverage

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Jan 1stockport.gov.uk