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Flintshire welcomes revised draft settlement following sustained lobbying

Published: 10/12/2025

Flintshire County Council has welcomed Welsh Government’s updated draft local government settlement, following sustained calls from Flintshire for a fairer approach.

Welsh Government has confirmed that the updated draft budget includes £112.8m in additional funding for local government.

The revised settlement includes a new funding floor, ensuring no council receives less than a 4% increase, with an average uplift of 4.5%.

The package also includes extra investment in health and social care, and additional capital funding to be allocated by the next government after the Senedd election. 

Flintshire has long been a strong voice in urging Welsh Government to address the inequities in the funding formula. The Council has worked closely with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and other local authorities in presenting a united front and making a strong, collective case for fairer funding.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Dave Hughes, said the revised figures show that Flintshire’s persistence is helping to shape national policy.

He added: “We welcome the updated draft settlement which represents a significant step forward for councils like Flintshire that have been underfunded for many years.

“Over recent months, I and my Cabinet colleagues have been clear with ministers about the need for a fairer approach that recognises the significant pressures we face in delivering vital services.

“The revised settlement shows that consistent lobbying has helped shape this outcome. While it does not solve all of our challenges and we still face a funding shortfall, it is a move in the right direction. Our work does not stop here though, and we will continue to press for a funding system that provides fairness for Flintshire.”

The revised figures will be analysed as the Council continues to develop its budget for 2026/27.