Conservative-run Local Government organization says councils already face funding black hole of £10bn Councils in England and Wales cannot cope with further funding cuts because government policies have already left with them with a black hole of nearly £10bn,the Local Government organization is claiming.
In a combative submission to the Treasury, the Conservative-controlled LGA said local authorities would struggle to supply basic services unless George Osborne, or the chancellor,acknowledged they were already being penalised by policies such as changes to planning rules and the introduction of the “national living wage”.
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Source: theguardian.com