ICYMI Many councils face impossible choices on what desperately-needed services they can provide and the opportunity to boost growth and reform may be missed. Support our campaign for longer-term, sustainable funding. #LocalGovTogether 📢 local.gov.uk/about/campaigns…

Our #SpendingReview 2025 submission outlines how councils have a vital role to play in the Government’s reform and growth agenda. But councils can only deliver if we are given the necessary financial stability. orlo.uk/Nup3j #LocalGovTogether

Today, @LGAcomms published our #SpendingReview submission to @hmtreasury demonstrating how councils play a vital role in reform & growth. But councils could face a funding gap of more than £8bn over the next 3 years: local.gov.uk/about/news/spen… #LocalGovTogether 1/2

The #SpendingReview is a make-or-break moment for local services. @HMTreasury needs to invest in councils now to avoid future shortfalls and ensure communities thrive. Read our letter to the Chancellor and full submission: local.gov.uk/about/campaigns… #LocalGovTogether 5/5

But it’s not just difficult choices. #LocalGov is crucial to delivering sustainable, inclusive growth & public sector reform. Councils can’t do this without adequate financial backing. Without it, we risk stifling local potential at a critical moment. #LocalGovTogether 4/5

1. Councils are key to local growth, acting as drivers for reform and essential services. But without adequate funding, many will struggle to meet rising costs and demands. The LGA's analysis shows a £21.4bn increase in service delivery costs by 2028/29. #LocalGovTogether 2/5

Councils stand ready to work with Govt to ensure it fulfils its Plan for Change and reforms for public services. However, they can only do this with adequate funding. Read our submission summary ahead of the publication in full: local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-… #LocalGovTogether🧵3/3