questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department maintains an internal list or other assessment of local authorities considered to be at heightened risk of issuing a section 114 notice or requiring Exceptional Financial Support during the 2026–27 financial year; and whether Ministers have received advice identifying councils considered to present the greatest financial risk.
answerText: The department undertakes regular engagement with local councils, including on their financial positions. The final 2026-27 Local Government Finance Settlement makes available £78 billion in Core Spending Power for local authorities in England in 2026-27,...
heading: Local Government Finance