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<p>The Government is undertaking a review of the relative needs and resources of local
authorities in England, with a view to setting fresh baseline funding levels in 2020-21.
We are working closely with local government representatives and others to consider
the drivers of local authorities’ costs. We are also looking at the resources available
locally to fund services, and how we should account for these in a way that draws
a more transparent and understandable link between local circumstances and resource
allocations.</p><p>We are making good progress in collaboration with the sector and
recently launched a consultation exercise which will close on 21 February. Details
of the consultation are available online:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-local-authorities-relative-needs-and-resources"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-local-authorities-relative-needs-and-resources</a>.</p>
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