Fair Funding 2.0 is being positioned as a long-overdue reform to how local government funding is distributed across England. On paper, the aim is to replace an outdated system with a fairer, more transparent formula that better reflects current need. Draw the curtain on the policy detail and behind it, you’ll find a very real and immediate question for every local authority finance team. What does Fair Funding 2.0 mean for your council and teams, recruitment and morale? Let’s take a closer look.
