Will central government free up funding constraints (e.g. annuality, specific grants with conditions etc…)?

We are well aware of the frustrations of working within the public sector, including the constraints around funding (a number of us used to work in the public sector).  The government is working towards freeing up funding and the Area Based Grant is an example of this, which is unringfenced.  Whilst we recognise there is still some way to go, it’s a really positive step.  A number of projects are now using part of the Area Based Grant for PB.  It’s likely that ‘funny money’ or additional grants will always be subject to certain conditions because the money is there to achieve certain aims.  We are not aware of how far central government will take this policy but we will pass on your comments to them and continue to advocate for more devolvement of power, including finance.