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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 […]

We were promised ‘a people’s government’, and he crowed: "We are going to unite and level up" – one of the slogans that helped secure […]

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 […]

The petition calls on the Welsh Government to protect the funding for local government in the autumn budget as further budget cuts will devastate our communities. The momentum […]

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 […]

Fewer loos means a public inconvenience

“Our message to councillors is: 'you are the elected officials, stand up for local democracy by listening to local people and service providers and ensure we have the best we can […]

They are calling on the government to reverse changes to the Dedicated Schools Grant which prevent councils from spending all but a […]

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 […]

At a time when jobs are constantly being cut, it can't feel safe to speak the truth. That's where UNISON can help, speaking on behalf of our members, voicing their concerns with employers. Here three […]

Tell us about a local service that has been cut in your community and how it has affected you in ‘Tell us your […]

UNISON members reveal how cuts in services affect both them and the people in their care

Salford campaigners to the fore in launching national funding for nurseries campaign at Parliament on 25 April

UNISON will continue to ‘harness members voices from the frontline’ in its campaigning

Inside the chamber, four local young people spoke against the cuts. “They argued passionately and effectively against the […]