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<p>The Government published the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for
2024-25 on 18 December. It makes available up to £64.1 billion to local authorities
in England. This is an increase in Core Spending Power of up to £3.9 billion or 6.5%
in cash terms on 2023-24.</p><p>We are considering responses to a consultation on
the Provisional Settlement, ahead of publishing the Final Settlement, which we will
do very shortly. Once published, this will be subject to debate and the approval of
the House.</p><p>Provision of local services, the level of council tax, and the issuing
of s114 notices are all, ultimately, local matters for local authorities to decide
for themselves. However, we stand ready to speak to any council that has concerns
about its ability to manage its finances or faces pressures for which it has not planned.</p>
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