#councils

#councils

Over 40 Conservative MPs, including former cabinet ministers, have written to Rishi Sunak demanding more funding for councils in England to prevent deep cuts to services.

The MPs warned that urgent action was needed to secure their support in a crucial vote next month and prevent more councils from going bankrupt due to a 4 billion funding shortfall.

Councils across England are facing financial struggles due to increasing costs, reduced funding, and local missteps, with Birmingham, Nottingham, Woking, and Thurrock among the hardest hit. [ more ]