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Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local elections

Local elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.

Woman on housing waiting list for six years given apology after being shown home that had already been taken

The local council apologized and will improve communication regarding housing allocations after a complaint.
Mrs. X's experience highlights issues in the transparency of the housing application process.

Libraries and buses under threat as chancellor warned over 54bn council black hole

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local elections

Local elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.

Woman on housing waiting list for six years given apology after being shown home that had already been taken

The local council apologized and will improve communication regarding housing allocations after a complaint.
Mrs. X's experience highlights issues in the transparency of the housing application process.
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Badenoch accuses PM of 'milking' private sector

The Budget raises National Insurance to cover public sector spending, prompting criticism about its impact on local authorities and the private sector.
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Councils move hundreds of homeless families out of London with 24-hour ultimatums

Hundreds of homeless families in London were given 24-hour ultimatums to accept housing outside the capital or face homelessness, driven by rising rents and housing allowances.

Hundreds of millions owed in rental debts to councils and arrears on the rise

Rental arrears to councils are rising dramatically, putting tenants at risk of homelessness and straining local authorities.
Stone-cold facts illustrate that social tenants are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to rising rents and static wages.

Councils move hundreds of homeless families out of London with 24-hour ultimatums

Hundreds of homeless families in London were given 24-hour ultimatums to accept housing outside the capital or face homelessness, driven by rising rents and housing allowances.

Hundreds of millions owed in rental debts to councils and arrears on the rise

Rental arrears to councils are rising dramatically, putting tenants at risk of homelessness and straining local authorities.
Stone-cold facts illustrate that social tenants are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to rising rents and static wages.
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Local elections 2024 live: Polling stations open across England and Wales - BBC News

Local elections taking place in England and Wales with a focus on councils, mayors, and police commissioners.

HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds

Funding from HS2 redirected to councils outside big cities in the Midlands and northern England.
Councils to allocate funding for projects based on government guidance.

Tell us if a ban on pavement parking should be rolled out across the UK

A report published by councils calls for an extension of the powers to ban pavement parking across England.
Wheelchair users, older people, and parents with pushchairs are put at risk by having to navigate around vehicles mounted on kerbs.
#funding

Councils struggling to support kids in care reuniting with families

Councils struggle to provide support for children in care to reunite with their families due to limited funding and lack of expert staff.
Data shows that a third of children who are reunited with their families end up returning to care within six years.

More than 40 Tory MPs threaten rebellion over English council funding

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.

Councils struggling to support kids in care reuniting with families

Councils struggle to provide support for children in care to reunite with their families due to limited funding and lack of expert staff.
Data shows that a third of children who are reunited with their families end up returning to care within six years.

More than 40 Tory MPs threaten rebellion over English council funding

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.
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