Fairer funding for Leicestershire

For too long, Leicestershire hasn't received a fair share of funding compared to other parts of the Country.

The funding formula no longer demonstrates a clear and strong enough link to need, and the costs incurred in actually providing services.

Through working closely with Leicestershire County Council and fellow County MPs, we have been making the case strongly to both No.10 and The Treasury.

I was pleased to hear the Chancellor confirm a fairer funding review would be undertaken soon. I look forward to contributing towards the review to ensure we get a fairer share in Leicestershire.

News

Neil asks Minister about fairer funding

Monday, 23 July, 2018

Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, asked Minister Rishi Sunak about fairer funding during MHCLG questions on Monday 23rd July 2018.

The question and response, can be found below

Neil asks about fairer funding for Leicestershire

Monday, 30 April, 2018

Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston asked the Minister for Local Government, Rishi Sunak MP, about a new fairer funding formula for local authorities, in Parliament on the 30th April 2018.

Neil O'Brien pushes for fairer funding for Leicestershire

Tuesday, 16 January, 2018

Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston has pressed the Chancellor on fair funding for Local Authorities, which has historically disadvantaged Leicestershire.

Neil O'Brien MP and County Council take Leicestershire’s fair funding campaign to No.10

Tuesday, 10 October, 2017

Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, has taken the campaign to get fairer funding for Leicestershire to the heart of government, taking Leicestershire County Council officials to meet key decision makers in No.10 Downing Street and the Treasury.