England’s councils will have access to almost £78 billion for essential services next year, as the government announces a radical overhaul of local government funding. The new system will direct more money to areas with the greatest need, helping restore community pride and strengthen local services.

The funding forms the first multi‑year Local Government Settlement in more than ten years, giving councils three years of financial certainty to plan staffing, local investment, and service improvements – instead of firefighting year by year.