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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on local government finance: a crisis that corrodes democracy | Editorial

Local councils in England have faced a 50% drop in spending power since 2010 due to funding shortfalls and lack of autonomy.
Rising costs and limited revenue options put English councils at risk of financial collapse, impacting services and the most vulnerable residents. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax rises

Rishi Sunak criticizes local councils for requesting permission to raise council tax by more than 5% amid funding shortfalls.
Councils in England are facing a funding crisis as their grant funding from central government has fallen by 40% from 2010 to 2020. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
London

London Councils warns of 400 million shortfall as MPs vote on funding

London boroughs are facing a funding shortfall of at least £400m in 2024-25.
Boroughs are struggling to balance their budgets due to service pressures and costs. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

250million black hole may risk policing in London, warns Met

Scotland Yard warns of a £250 million funding shortfall that may impact its ability to police London effectively.
Rising demand, changing crime patterns, and the increasing complexity of crime are among the causes of the budget gap. [ more ]
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