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
Councils need proper and sustained funding, not panicked quick fixes to keep the wolf from the door in an election year
That will mean even more cuts to services and further hardship for communities everywhere.
Huge funding gaps mean job and service cuts are inevitable
As council budgets are slashed by central government, bankruptcies will continue to increase. Only emergency funding now will save our local services
Services at risk unless Westminster sorts council budget crisis
Vital services are facing catastrophic cuts. But you can stand up for your community, campaign to protect jobs and demand more funding to #SaveOurServices.
Finances have been hit by increased spending to deal with COVID and a reduction in income because of the pandemic
Council workers should not pay the price for budget problems
Local councils will need financial support to oversee building projects
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December
Select Committee report urges Government to support councils
UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence
UNISON report shows how austerity is damaging the environmental health service provided by councils
