28 Feb 2024
Our survey shows that two-thirds of councils will see cutbacks to local neighbourhood services in order to deliver a balanced budget in 2024/25.
#localgov #savelocalservices
LGA survey shows most councils said extra Gov funding in 2024/25 would help to some extent, but the majority (58 per cent) said this impact would be “small”
Read the full findings🔽published ahead of the Budget
local.gov.uk/publications/lo…
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What is the LGA here for? Wait...
So they hire the lady from SURREY, WOW!#LOCALGOV #SAVELOCALSERVICES 🤣
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This is a very worrying time for councils of all political colours across the country. Over a decade of government underfunding is stretching financial resilience to the limit #savelocalservices
6 Dec 2023
Section 114 fear for almost 1 in 5 council leaders and chief executives after cashless Autumn Statement
Read our statement here
#savelocalservices
local.gov.uk/about/news/sect…
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6 Dec 2023
Section 114 fear for almost 1 in 5 council leaders and chief executives after cashless Autumn Statement
Read our statement here
#savelocalservices
local.gov.uk/about/news/sect…
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22 Nov 2023
"Trust local government, resource local government, back local government and local government will help you transform our country."
Ahead of today’s #AutumnStatement @CllrShaunDavies sets out our asks of @Jeremy_Hunt to help #SaveLocalServices
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22 Nov 2023
Today, we unite with our #LocalGov family to call on @Jeremy_Hunt in the #AutumnStatement to address the significant financial challenges faced by councils.
The threat of financial difficulty is grave for councils, which is why the Chancellor must help #SaveLocalServices 👇
ALT Text: The #LocalGov family is united in calling on the Chancellor to address the significant financial challenges facing councils in the Autumn Statement. The text is followed by the names of the organisations, the Local Government Association, District Councils Network, Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities, County Councils Network, London Councils, Unitary Councils Network.
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22 Nov 2023
Ahead of today's #AutumnStatement, we joined 28 other organisations calling on the Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt to provide the funding children's social care desperately needs, before it's pushed to the brink #SaveLocalServices local.gov.uk/about/campaigns…
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21 Nov 2023
This year, we’ll spend £891 million delivering vital services for the city.
We're joining the @LGAcomms campaign calling on the government to save the services we all rely on.
Show your support by sharing #SaveLocalServices!
Read more: ow.ly/Zwxv50Q8pbZ
ALT Alongside a map of Brighton & Hove text reads 'We're supporting Local Government Association's Save Local Services campaign'.
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21 Nov 2023
With the right investment, we can help support children earlier, keep families safely together and ensure stable homes for children in care. #SaveLocalServices
Read the joint letter in full👇
local.gov.uk/about/campaigns…
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21 Nov 2023
“Save Local Services is an urgent plea. An urgent plea to the Chancellor. Don't overlook local government.”
Ahead of tomorrow’s #AutumnStatement, Cllr @bevcraig urges the Chancellor to listen to our asks to help councils and #SaveLocalServices
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21 Nov 2023
“The services we deliver every day for people, are the services people need in order to carry out their own lives.”
Ahead of the #AutumnStatement @CllrKBentley explains why our #SaveLocalServices campaign is vital for #LocalGov and residents. 📽️⬇️
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21 Nov 2023
The lack of social housing is forcing councils to use private temporary accommodation, costing at least £1.74 billion alone in 2022/23.
Ahead of the #AutumnStatement, we’re calling on Gov to help #SaveLocalServices, especially within housing, planning and homelessness. 1/2
ALT Last year councils spent 1.74 billion pounds supporting 104,000 households in temporary accomodation.
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20 Nov 2023
We need to see improved conditions and career development opportunities for the frontline care workforce in the #AutumnStatement 👇
local.gov.uk/parliament/brie…
#SaveLocalServices
ALT 152,000 vacant posts. Source: Skills for care, the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England.
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20 Nov 2023
#SaveLocalServices hear what @joeharrispark has to say 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
20 Nov 2023
“Lots of councils have had to make really difficult decisions as a result of a lack of funding.”
Ahead of this week’s #AutumnStatement, Cllr @joeharrispark emphasises our call for adequate funding for councils. #SaveLocalServices
Watch a video from Cllr Harris below⬇️📽️
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20 Nov 2023
Ahead of the #AutumnStatement, we’re calling on the Govt to provide adequate funding for councils, more clarity on financial reform and a move away from one-year finance settlements so councils can continue to keep the services our communities rely on running. #SaveLocalServices
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20 Nov 2023
“Lots of councils have had to make really difficult decisions as a result of a lack of funding.”
Ahead of this week’s #AutumnStatement, Cllr @joeharrispark emphasises our call for adequate funding for councils. #SaveLocalServices
Watch a video from Cllr Harris below⬇️📽️
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20 Nov 2023
Ahead of the #AutumnStatement, we’ve written to @Jeremy_Hunt, alongside @lgacomms, charities and campaigners, urging him to provide the funding that children's social care desperately needs.
Read our joint letter to the Chancellor: local.gov.uk/about/campaigns…
#SaveLocalServices
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20 Nov 2023
Read our joint letter, produced in a coalition with @barnardos, @NSPCC, @actnforchildren, @CentreforMH, @CareLeavers and 20 others.
#SaveLocalServices | #AutumnStatement👇
local.gov.uk/about/campaigns…
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20 Nov 2023
Today we have written to @Jeremy_Hunt, alongside councils, charities and campaigners, urging him to provide the funding that children's social care desperately needs.
Without this funding, councils face the perfect storm.🧵👇
#SaveLocalServices
local.gov.uk/about/news/autu…
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18 Nov 2023
We are asking for pay parity (with comparable roles in the NHS) for the care workforce, plus improved conditions including career development opportunities.
Read our letter to Government ahead of the #AutumnStatement 👇
local.gov.uk/parliament/brie…
#SaveLocalServices
ALT Care worker pay rates are among the lowest in the economy
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