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council cuts
Everyone knows why councils are on the brink of bankruptcy – a massive 41% cut in government funding over a decade, while demand for services has grown. But there is an alternative for a sustainable future for the local services we all rely on
Article, Blogs on the UNISON National
site.
Councils need proper and sustained funding, not panicked quick fixes to keep the wolf from the door in an election year
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
That will mean even more cuts to services and further hardship for communities everywhere.
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
Huge funding gaps mean job and service cuts are inevitable
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
As council budgets are slashed by central government, bankruptcies will continue to increase. Only emergency funding now will save our local services
General Secretary's blog on the UNISON National
site.
Services at risk unless Westminster sorts council budget crisis
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
Finances have been hit by increased spending to deal with COVID and a reduction in income because of the pandemic
Article on the UNISON National
site.
Council workers should not pay the price for budget problems
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.
Local councils will need financial support to oversee building projects
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.