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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton responded to the policy statement in the MJ.

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SIGOMA Chair responds to policy statement

Posted on November 28, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed the policy statement as an "important first step in resetting the relationship between funding and need".

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SIGOMA parliamentary group re-launched

Posted on November 27, 2024

The SIGOMA MPs group met in Parliament yesterday to discuss how to secure fairer funding for SIGOMA members.

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The Local Government Chronicle covered concerns from across the sector about the potential financial impact for local authorities.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said SIGOMA members were keen to work with the government to develop a long-term solution for welfare support.

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SIGOMA chair responds to Adass survey

Posted on November 06, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that social care needed more funding despite increases in the budget

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SIGOMA Chair responds to Budget

Posted on October 30, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed the new focus on deprivation and need in local government funding distribution.

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All eyes on the Budget

Posted on October 18, 2024

Writing in the MJ, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton wrote about the hope for some certainty for local government in the upcoming Budget.

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SIGOMA backs joint letter to the Chancellor

Posted on October 10, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, SIGOMA Chair, co-signed the letter alongside other sector groups to detail the measures needed to reform the local government funding system.

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Local leadership is the solution

Posted on October 04, 2024

Writing in the MJ, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said that local government stand ready to help the Government rebuild public services.

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SIGOMA wrote to the Deputy Prime Minister to call for urgent action to stabilise council finances.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton also told the Local Government Chronicle that the fund should be made permanent.

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How to fix local government finance

Posted on August 06, 2024

Writing in the MJ, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton called for funding to be distributed more fairly and stability to be returned to the system.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned about the risk of a postcode lottery in care provision.

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Writing in the Local Government Chronicle, Cllr Graham Chapman called for more funding and re-distribution.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that more funding was needed.

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SIGOMA Chair speaks at LGiU Summit

Posted on July 24, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton spoke about the need for more funding and fairer distribution at the Local Government information Unit Summit in London.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton called for the next government to introduce major reforms to the local government finance system.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, SIGOMA Chair, put his name to an important statement about the future of adult social care.

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SIGOMA launch Chief Executive Group

Posted on June 14, 2024

New Chief Executive Group will provide a high-level voice promoting the interests of SIGOMA members.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that raiding the fund to pay for National Service was 'concerning'.

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"Vicious cycle curbs prevention"

Posted on May 21, 2024

SIGOMA Chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, wrote in the MJ about the importance of preventative services

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Cllr Graham Chapman warned the i that increased defence funding implies deeper cuts to local government including social care.

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Delicate decisions

Posted on April 25, 2024

In the MJ, Cllr Graham Chapman, SIGOMA vice-chair, writes about how to challenge Treasury orthodoxy

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Speaking to The Guardian's Patrick Butler, SIGOMA vice-chair, Cllr Graham Chapman, criticised the bidding process, lack of ambition and focus on physical infrastructure.

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Speaking to i News, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, warned that reduction in spending could lead to "public unrest".

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SIGOMA Chair responds to Budget

Posted on March 06, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed the extension of the Household Support Fund, but warned that implied cuts to local government would be 'devastating'.

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Our analysis of local government core spending power data shows that the funding levels of local authorities in England are still below 2010-11 levels in real-terms.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that while a welcome 'stopgap', the support announced would not provide a long-term solution.

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SIGOMA Chair interviewed for ITV Evening News

Posted on February 29, 2024

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that councils finances were at a 'tipping point' with more deprived urban councils particularly at risk.

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Speaking to Jennifer Williams, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said the financial support offered was "not sustainable", but cuts had left councils with no choice but to apply.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton wrote that we have to think hard about how existing funding is distributed and how we can improve the situation without new money.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton wrote to the Chancellor highlighting the importance of the Household Support Fund to SIGOMA members and the vital need to continue the Fund.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said Rishi Sunak's comments were 'remarkable'.

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Writing in the Yorkshire Post, SIGOMA Chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton called for fundamental reforms of the funding model for local government.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that the additional funding would not be sufficient to prevent future cuts.

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SIGOMA vice-chair Cllr Chapman, who had given oral evidence to the committee, welcomed the report.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed the additional funding, but warned that it wouldn't address the long-term funding gap of the need for reform of the broken finance model.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton was pleased to attend the meeting to discuss the current challenges facing the sector.

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Our consultation response showed that the unfair elements of the finance settlement and the need for reform.

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Middlesbrough Council became the 48th members of SIGOMA in December 2023.

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SIGOMA responds to the settlement

Posted on December 19, 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, SIGOMA chair, warned that the new funding would not match pressures and council finances would remain on a knife-edge.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton wrote to the Prime Minister to highlight the urgent action needed in the upcoming finance settlement to stabilise council finances and prevent a surge of Section 114s.

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Meet the Department for Levelling Down

Posted on December 12, 2023

SIGOMA vice-chair, Cllr Graham Chapman, writes in the Municipal Journal that DLUHC have levelled down the country, not up.

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SIGOMA responds to Nottingham S114

Posted on November 29, 2023

Chair of SIGOMA, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, responded to the news that Nottingham City Council has declared a Section 114 notice.

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SIGOMA responds to the autumn statement

Posted on November 22, 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton expressed his disappointment at the lack of additional funding for social care

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SIGOMA analysis reveals rapidly rising cost of delivering children's services due to 'broken' market and rising demand.

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Cllr Graham Chapman gave evidence to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities committee's new inquiry into 'financial distress' in local authorities.

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SIGOMA Chair responds to the King's Speech

Posted on November 08, 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton expressed disappointment at the lack of positive announcements at the King's Speech.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton and Cllr John Merry wrote the Prime Minister in advance of the King's Speech and together in the LGC following the event.

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Concerns have emerged that the government may not cover the full long-term cost of resolving the RAAC issue in schools.

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SIGOMA responds to Birmingham's S114 notice

Posted on September 12, 2023

Following Birmingham Council's Section 114 notice, SIGOMA Chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, spoke to the press to discuss the pressures facing local government.

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Writing in the Yorkshire Post, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, set out why reform to local government funding should underpin "levelling up".

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Survey reveals significant financial pressures across membership

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton stressed the need for sustainable, sufficient and fair funding in levelling up.

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The Financial Times covered the 'jaws of doom' financial pressure faced by councils in the coming years.

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The Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities spoke to assembled SIGOMA leaders on the topics of local government finance, levelling up and devolution.

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Writing in Labour List, SIGOMA Chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, argued that reversing council cuts and promising reform of the system would improve electoral chances and truly 'level up' deprived communities.

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Our parliamentary reception in the House of Lords saw MPs come together to campaign for fairer funding for the most deprived authorities.

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Uncertainty was found to be caused by inflation and short-term funding arrangements from the government.

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The uncertainty principle

Posted on June 15, 2023

Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton set out the major issue facing our members - uncertainty.

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Newspapers across the region from Sheffield to Newcastle covered our cuts analysis release.

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Newspapers across the region including the Manchester Evening News covered our cuts analysis release.

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SIGOMA launches Manifesto

Posted on May 02, 2023

Our manifesto sets out the path to a more sustainable and fairer future for Local Government and the country.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said that children's services was our member's largest financial pressure and needed the same attention as adult social care.

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Liverpool's cut of over 30% was contrasted with Central Bedfordshire's 7.7% reduction.

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Our call for action received coverage from a range of trade publications as well as the Evening Standard.

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Our cuts analysis was also covered in the Yorkshire Post lead editorial.

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Analysis by the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) revealed that the poorest councils had seen the biggest cuts and that reform of the local government finance system was urgently required.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton argued that the failure to halt austerity for local services would mean 'levelling up' had little chance of success.

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SIGOMA responds to Spring Budget

Posted on March 15, 2023

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed some new 'levelling up' investments but warned that without additional funding councils faced a 'challenging period'.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that real-terms cuts went against "levelling up".

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton explained why a well-funded local government will be central to the success of Labour's 5 Missions.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton set out the need for Council Tax reform.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton's comments were published across the regional and national press.

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SIGOMA's analysis of Council Tax was raised during the debate.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton was pleased to sign a joint letter from sector leaders calling on additional support for the leisure sector.

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SIGOMA chair makes case for leisure centres

Posted on January 26, 2023

Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton argued that the government should provide additional support for vital leisure centres which face closure due to inflationary pressure.

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Writing in the Yorkshire Post, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton criticised the second round of the levelling up fund for failing to deliver on reducing regional inequalities.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton's response was covered across the local government press.

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Writing for the Fabian Society, Cllr Chapman argued that the report had "important suggestions for the future of levelling up".

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton talked through the impact of austerity, levelling up, local government finance reform and devolution with Rob Parsons host of the Northern Agenda Podcast.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said the delay was "frustrating" and "potentially putting projects at risk".

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Writing in The Yorkshire Post, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, responded to the 'Commission on the UK's Future' report.

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Writing in The MJ, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, explains why a tough future awaits councils following the provisional settlement.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed new funding, but warned councils face a tough future.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton's response was covered across the local government press.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, explains why levelling up is now on life support following the Autumn Statement.

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SIGOMA chair responds to the Autumn Statement

Posted on November 22, 2022

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton's response was covered across the local government press and in The Guardian.

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Analysis shared with the Local Government Chronicle and The Observer shows how uneven increases in Council Tax are in different parts of the country.

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Writing in The Yorkshire Post, SIGOMA chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, warned that the government must not repeat the mistakes of austerity.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, SIGOMA chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, set our his asks for the upcoming Autumn Statement.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, sets our 3 key ways the new Secretary of State can restart the "levelling up" agenda.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton welcomed the delay, but warned that it must come with additional resource for the sector.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton responds to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's statement about the public finances.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warns that pause must come with additional resource.

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Detailed financial survey published reveals £2.5bn inflationary pressure over three years and the risk to frontline services and regeneration projects central to the "levelling up" agenda.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton said that inflationary pressure has severely impacted budgets for the current and subsequent financial year.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that while support is welcome, inflationary pressure will place extraordinary pressure on council budgets this winter.

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Writing in the MJ, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton argued that formula grant, rather than new devolved tax powers, were the best way to support "levelling up".

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SIGOMA chair responds to Sunak comments

Posted on August 18, 2022

Writing in the Local Government Chronicle, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton responded to leaked comments made by the ex-Chancellor about "deprived urban areas".

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Writing in the MJ, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton argued that placing deprivation as the "cornerstone" of how local government is funded could help re-start the flagging agenda.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that inflation will impact the poorest most and the government needs to step in to stop a return to austerity.

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Survey of SIGOMA member authorities, covered by The Guardian, The i and the Local Government Chronicle, finds urgent need for emergency funding and certainty.

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"Welcome but overdue" - Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton responds to the various measures announced by the Chancellor in today's mini "emergency" budget

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton warned that unless more funding quickly reaches the most deprived areas time will run out for the 'levelling up' agenda.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, called for the government to release the council-by-council comparative funding data to show that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will match previous EU structural funding.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton offered his initial analysis following publication of council allocations of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton offered his initial response to the Chancellor's statement and then set out a lengthier analysis in The Municipal Journal.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton explained the importance of Covid funding, including the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), being extended into 2022/23.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton set out his thoughts on the levelling up white paper in the Municipal Journal.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton offers his response to the final local government finance settlement and public health grant allocations.

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Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton offers his initial response following the publication of the long-awaited white paper.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton set out the importance of reform of government finances to allow proper funding core council services which protect the most vulnerable.

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Writing in the Local Government Chronicle, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, also set out what to watch out for when the paper is published.

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SIGOMA responds to the settlement

Posted on December 16, 2021

SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, responds to the local government finance settlement.

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SIGOMA sets out settlement "asks"

Posted on December 14, 2021

Writing in the MJ, SIGOMA chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, welcomed recent comments regarding business rates retention and set out what measures the government could take in the upcoming settlement.

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Analysis of the CRF found that despite the claim that the fund would "support people and communities most in need" just a quarter went to the most deprived councils.

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SIGOMA chair asks key UKSPF questions

Posted on November 09, 2021

Writing in The Municipal Journal, SIGOMA chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, set out the key questions that arose from the recent announcements regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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SIGOMA responds to the Spending Review

Posted on November 01, 2021

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton delivers analysis of the spending review which was covered in the local government press and The Guardian.

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Today, Cllr Houghton, chair of SIGOMA launched an alternate "3 block" model for sustainably funding local government finance.

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Writing in the Municipal Journal, and the Yorkshire Post, SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, responded to the recent social care announcements.

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SIGOMA publishes "levelling up" report.

Posted on September 14, 2021

Wide ranging report from towns and cities across England details major failings of government's "levelling up" agenda.

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The Housing, Communities and Local Government committee heard oral evidence from sector representatives including SIGOMA chair Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton before publishing their report "Local authority financial sustainability and the section 114 regime".

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The Commons public accounts committee report warned that it was "unacceptable that local authorities continue to face uncertainty about the level of financial support they can expect from government".

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Analysis of council tax increases show that the most deprived decile have seen the biggest increases of the tax - areas that can least afford to pay for the increases.

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SIGOMA responds to Budget 2021

Posted on March 03, 2021

A disappointing budget for the sector also contained worrying information regarding the prioritisation for the £4.8bn Levelling Up fund.

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SIGOMA chair warns that spending power increases based on council tax rises are an unsustainable way to fund local government particularly for social care.

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SIGOMA responds to the Spending Review

Posted on November 27, 2020

While there are some individual elements to be welcomed, taken as a whole the spending review is a missed opportunity for levelling up.

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SIGOMA Survey reveals financial cost of Covid

Posted on September 03, 2020

An internal survey, shared exclusively with The MJ, revealed the severe financial strain and uncertainty that Covid has caused for council finances.

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SIGOMA chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton, warned councils would face a "large gap" between income losses and government compensation.

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Analysis with the Guardian has shown definitely that austerity has unevenly hit local authorities.

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Analysis of the "Covid returns" of the 47 members of SIGOMA found that a combination of income losses and increased expenditure would lead to a shortfall of £2.2bn over 2021/22.

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In advance of the settlement debate today, Sir Stephen Houghton has sent a personal message to MPs whose constituencies include poorer municipal councils represented by SIGOMA, the organisation he chairs.

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SIGOMA Goes to Downing Street

Posted on July 12, 2019

19 June - MPs and Council Leaders meet to highlight the effect of cuts to local government on life chances for the young

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New Vice Chair of SIGOMA elected

Posted on July 12, 2019

Councillor Wasim Ali of Sandwell Council new Vice Chair of SIGOMA

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SIGOMA responds to CCN 'Review of Local Government Spending Need and Funding' report

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Sir Stephen Houghton argues a more nuanced view should be taken on recently mooted Treasury plans for more fiscal devolution.

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Sir Stephen Houghton says "Central government must stop shifting an unbalanced burden onto bill payers."

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Sir Stephen Houghton says today's announcements still leave under-pressure local services in England’s most vulnerable towns and cities hanging from a precipice.

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton responds to latest funding review consultation.

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Sir Stephen Houghton says urban areas have lost confidence in the Government’s ability to carry out a fair funding review

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SIGOMA Chair responds to the County Councils Network's defence of downgrading deprivation as part of the 'Fair' Funding Review

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton considers the implications of the 2019-20 Settlement on deprived towns and cities

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SIGOMA Chair Comments on unfair allocations in the 2019-20 Provisional Settlement

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False Confessions and the Fair Funding Review

Posted on November 06, 2018

SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton challenges county claims of funding disadvantage

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Budget Doublethink

Posted on October 29, 2018

SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton Comments on this year's Autumn Budget.

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SIGOMA leaders draw attention to unbalanced austerity and the potential impact of current policy proposals ahead of the Local Government Finance Settlement

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Sir Stephen Houghton and Cllr Peter Box argue Brexit could be an opportunity for the UK economy to fire on all cylinders if government engages more with local representatives and seeks to balance economic interests fairly

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SIGOMA and Key Cities call on Brexit Secretary David Davis to engage more meaningfully with local government.

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Sir Stephen Houghton responds to the Chancellor's speech, expressing disappointment following a lack of investment in social care

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton and Doncaster Chief Exec. Jo Miller call on the Health and Social Care minister to end the postcode lottery in care services.

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Chair Sir Stephen Houghton sets out SIGOMA's stance against Transition Grant ahead of the Final Local Government Finance Settlement

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Responses to the Transport Select Committee’s Rail infrastructure Inquiry reveal broad agreement on reasons for the regional disparity in rail funding. 

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Consensus is key

Posted on December 06, 2017

Sir Stephen Houghton considers the progress of the Fair Funding Review and the importance of consensus building

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SIGOMA challenges Transport Minister to provide official data on his department's regional infrastructure spending plans.

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Where next for council funding?

Posted on September 18, 2017

SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton looks to the future of local government finance

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Council leaders respond to Transport Minister’s controversial comments in the Yorkshire Post

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Council leaders from across the country to call for balanced regional investment after Transport Investment U-turns

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton injects some international perspective into the national debate surrounding council finances 

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton comments on a Budget that provided some short-term relief but little long-term confidence for struggling local authorities.

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton argues that systemic real terms cuts to education funding are the real driver behind local pressures.

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Sir Stephen Houghton speaks out over accusations that Surrey County Council were compelled to climb down from planned council tax referendum.

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SIGOMA Challenges SEEC Claims

Posted on January 24, 2017

SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton rebukes claims made by the South East England Councils group that the authorities they represent face “greater challenges” than others.

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SIGOMA Chair Calls for Care Support

Posted on December 12, 2016

Sir Stephen Houghton wrote to the Chancellor on 9 December to express SIGOMA's care funding concerns.

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SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton comments on the crucial announcements and omissions from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.

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Autumn Statement Comment from SIGOMA Chair

Posted on November 11, 2016

SIGOMA Chair Sir Stephen Houghton gives his take on the upcoming Autumn Statement.

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Parliament To Vote on Article 50

Posted on November 03, 2016

The High Court has ruled that the Government cannot legally trigger Article 50 without a Parliamentary Vote.

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New IFS report highlights the major changes to local government finance since 2010 and looks to the future in light of upcoming reforms.

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Homelessness Reduction Bill

Posted on October 25, 2016

Government is to support a Homelessness Reduction Private Members Bill first introduced in June, but must ensure new burdens are fully and fairly funded.

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Lower NLW Increase Expected

Posted on October 14, 2016

Following low growth in pay after the Brexit vote on June 23, a prominent think tank now expects the National Living Wage rate to be revised down.

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SIGOMA Submits Pre-Autumn Statement Views

Posted on October 07, 2016

The Special Interest Group for Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) has today made their formal submission to HM Treasury in respect of the Autumn Statement 2016.

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New Education Funding Announced

Posted on October 04, 2016

SIGOMA welcomes education investment in some of the least socially mobile parts of the country, but argues the net must be cast wider.

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May Reportedly Set to Scrap Northern Plans

Posted on August 22, 2016

City mayors and Northern Powerhouse policies could be set to change under current Prime Minister

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Assurance Needed on Post-Brexit Funding

Posted on August 15, 2016

Local authorities seek ministerial guarantee on £5.3bn of EU funding earmarked prior to Brexit

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Growing Divide Holding Communities Back

Posted on August 01, 2016

New research reinforces the prominence of a growing regional divide between rich and poor.

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100% Retention Must Ensure Fairness

Posted on July 25, 2016

New report highlights regional inequalities that could result from 100% retention of business rates.

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New CLG Secretary of State

Posted on July 14, 2016

Sajid Javid MP has been appointed as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

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Adult Social Care Survey

Posted on July 13, 2016

Council tax rises fail to cover funding shortfall according to ADASS.

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Budget 2016

Posted on March 17, 2016

SIGOMA's on the day briefing on key points of the 2016 Budget.

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New Homes Bonus

Posted on March 10, 2016

SIGOMA's response to DCLG proposals for reforming the New Homes Bonus.

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Review of Needs Formula

Posted on February 18, 2016

SIGOMA chair, Sir Stephen Houghton, comments to the Local Government Chronicle on the Government's review proposal.

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100% Business Rate Retention

Posted on February 01, 2016

SIGOMA's submission to the CLG committee enquiry into 100% business rate retention.

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2015 Finance Settlement

Posted on January 15, 2016

SIGOMA's response to the 2015 provisional local government finance settlement.

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Game of Cuts

Posted on March 03, 2015

A short light hearted youtube presentation but with a serious underlying message which has become increasingly relevant as austerity continues to bite unevenly across the country.

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Protecting Vital Services

Posted on February 25, 2015

SIGOMA's 2015 publication proposes an alternative, fairer funding mechanism to support vital services.

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