Local Government Finance

Debate between Alison McGovern and Mike Kane

Wednesday 17th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)]

Changes to funding formulas can throw up huge anomalies. The Minister is well aware that Trafford council, which covers part of my constituency, is one of those anomalies. Will she commit to work with my Trafford parliamentary colleagues, Trafford council and me to see if we can iron out some of those issues?

[Alison McGovern]

Wherever there are challenges as we transition to this new funding formula, I will work really closely with colleagues. I will do that especially with my friends in Trafford, and I look forward to meeting with my hon. Friend again soon to discuss that.