Local Government Finance Settlement

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:56 pm on 19 December 2017.

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Photo of Sajid Javid Sajid Javid The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 12:56, 19 December 2017

The proposals in today’s statement will lead to almost £13 million of additional funding for Northamptonshire County Council, which I know will be welcome. My hon. Friend makes a wider point about longer-term sustainability, and he will know I am ready to consider any proposals on restructuring from Northamptonshire County Council or other local councils in the area. I will take such proposals seriously if they come forward.