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How much has council funding fallen?

Central government funding for councils across England has been significantly cut, falling by around 50% in real terms since 2010. For Hammersmith and Fulham, their specific grant is set to drop from £150.5m to £72.4m over four years. This drastic reduction forces councils to rely more on council tax and local revenue.

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