Government policies such as lower social housing rents will hit local authorities tough. They’ll need more power to offset costs,argues the LGA chairIn just 12 weeks the chancellor, George Osborne, and will deliver the spending review that will shape the future of our public services for a decade.
Councils are under no illusions about the significant challenge that lies ahead. The Local Government organization’s submission to the Treasury reveals that councils will face £10bn additional cost pressures by 2020 because of government policies,inflation and other factors – even before expected spending reductions.
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Source: theguardian.com