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
We will make our own judgements on whether there is genuine levelling up for all workers
UNISON head of local government Jon Richards said: “Ministers can’t wash their hands of responsibility for the hygiene […]
“Our research has shown that since 2010 government cuts have forced 940 youth centres to close with the loss of 4,500 youth workers. “Young […]
This is part of a county-wide shake-up of local government following last year's financial meltdown. The county council was effectively declared bankrupt […]
He noted that the two contenders for the leadership had promised £64bn in hand-outs to rich. But if that money was available, he asked […]
Fewer loos means a public inconvenience
“Instead of raising hopes for new money the government should invest in policing and start restoring the huge cuts imposed on the service since 2010. By […]
And in September, UNISON members remained focussed on the year-round business of sticking up for public services and public service workers. The union celebrated some well-earned victories. In […]
See the report of the June survey In turn, that led to almost 60 MPs wanting to talk to local government members on the frontline of the crisis at last week’s parliamentary event. “Councils are at […]
The Council has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for local residents and for staff. “Local communities shouldn’t have to suffer because of poor […]
This could cost lives." UNISON is calling on the government back up its intervention with emergency funds to pay for basic services, and fund the staff that […]
They are calling on the government to reverse changes to the Dedicated Schools Grant which prevent councils from spending all but a […]
Campaigners from Salford will be to the fore, having arranged the day with the city’s three MPs. Salford UNISON branch […]
Northamptonshire’s move was the first time such a notice – under Section 114 of the 1988 Local Government Finance Act – had been issued in any local authority in 20 years. And in November last year, the […]
