Policy paper

Local government finance policy statement 2026-27 to 2028-29

​​The local government finance policy statement sets out government’s proposals for the 2026-27 to 2028-29 multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 20 November 2025

Applies to England

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Local government finance policy statement 2026-27 to 2028-29

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Funding simplification – explanatory tables

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The local government finance policy statement sets out government’s proposals for the 2026-27 to 2028-29 multi-year Local Government Finance Settlement, including details on the government’s response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 and other measures which will be delivered through the 2026-27 provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.  

​Alongside this, we have published the government’s response to the Fair Funding Review 2.0 consultation. We have also published a policy statement on Resetting the business rates retention system from 2026 to 2027.

The government recognises the value of providing notice and certainty to local government in their budget setting process. We will provide further information, including allocations of funding, at the provisional Settlement in December.​

Published 20 November 2025