But by far the greatest concern over the delivery of a fair settlement is the extent to which local authorities depend on central government grants. (politics.co.uk)
Mr Pickles told MPs there would be an average cut in spending next year will be just 4.4 %, with those councils most heavily dependent on central government grants protected with funds shifted from the departmental budget - in a bid to head off opposition claims that cuts were being «frontloaded». (politics.co.uk)
The Association's top - slice cash - the money that comes directly from central government grant - was due to be cut by # 1.5 m in 2014 - 15. (conservativehome.blogs.com)