Is the local government finance system in England fit for purpose? Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee questions Government Minister
On Wednesday morning, the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee holds the final evidence session for its inquiry on the funding and sustainability of local government finance, questioning Jim McMahon OBE MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution.
Meeting details
The cross-party group of MPs will ask questions around the financial sustainability of local government, looking at areas including the cost pressures facing local councils, sources of funding such as council tax and business rates, the support available to councils that are in financial distress, and what long-term solutions are needed to achieve sustainability.
The Committee will also examine the measures announced by the Government to reform the local government finance system and the Government’s vision of what local government if for.
The inquiry terms of reference are available on the Committee website.