EU structural funding and local authorities—solving allocation issues

Table of contents

• Original news
• What is the significance of the decision?
• How did the court approach the issue of the Secretary of State’s discretion in allocating structural funds?
• What does this case tell us about the scope of the principles of proportionality and equal treatment?
• How will the decision affect future funding allocations?
• What will this mean for local authorities?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: What impact will the Supreme Court’s decision in relation to the government’s allocation of EU structural funding have on local authorities? James Cornwell, barrister at 11 King’s Bench Walk, who acted for the respondents, believes it is bad news for those authorities seeking to challenge central government where funding allocation is at a high-level, but good news for those defending their own high-level funding decisions.