A study by the Local Government Association showed that the problem is being driven by rising costs and demands.
Councils in England face a funding gap of £6.2 billion over the next few years, according to a report.
Local government’s offer to the next government is huge. Respect us, trust us and fund us. By working together as equal partners, we can meet the fundamental long-term challenges facing our communities Kevin Bentley, senior vice chairman of the LGA, said: “We all rely on local government to keep our streets clean, collect our bins, fix our potholes, build more homes, create jobs, keep children safe and support people of all ages to live fulfilling lives.
“Local government’s offer to the next government is huge. Respect us, trust us and fund us. By working together as equal partners, we can meet the fundamental long-term challenges facing our communities.” Unison’s head of local government Mike Short said: “Councils are facing an existential crisis because of years of severe government underfunding.
Sharon Wilde, GMB national officer, said: “This report is welcome – it highlights what GMB has been saying for more than a decade. Our vital public services are being starved of the funding they need to operate.
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