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The state of local government finance 2026: a first look

Aileen D Murphie

  • 26th February 2026
  • England & Wales
  • 5 mins read

Ahead of next week’s State of Local Government Finance report, this teaser from LGIU’s annual survey highlights mounting pressures on councils, with SEND, adult and children’s social care, and homelessness continuing to strain budgets.

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