19/12/2025
£102.8 MILLION FUNDING BOOST FOR NORTHUMBERLAND UNDER LABOUR GOVERNMENT
Northumberland County Council is set to receive a £102.8 million increase in Core Spending Power over the course of this Parliament, representing a 25% uplift in funding under the new Labour Government.
The increase marks a major turnaround after years of underfunding under the Conservatives. During the last Conservative multi-year settlement between 2015/16 and 2019/20, Northumberland’s Core Spending Power rose by just £15.1 million – a 6% increase, which failed to keep pace with inflation and growing demand for services.
Core Spending Power is the Government’s main measure of how much money councils have available to deliver vital local services, including social care, children’s services, highways, and community support.
The new funding settlement provides Northumberland with greater financial stability and the ability to plan ahead, protect frontline services and invest in communities.
Commenting on the announcement, Cllr Scott Dickinson said:
“After years of austerity and chronic underfunding, this settlement represents a clear change in direction. A £102.8 million uplift – a 25% increase – gives Northumberland the chance to move beyond firefighting and start rebuilding the services our communities rely on.”
The funding boost will help the Council respond to rising demand, invest in early intervention and prevention, and provide better value for residents across the county.
This uplift reflects the Labour Government’s commitment to strengthening local government and ensuring councils have the resources they need to support local people and deliver high-quality services.
