Councils face extra £3.6 billion in costs
Rising energy prices, spiralling inflation, and National Living Wage pressures are set to add £3.6 billion in unforeseen extra cost pressures onto council budgets in 2024/25, the LGA has warned.
Cost of living
Measures to ease cost-of-living crisis
Measures to tackle soaring energy prices, including an energy bill discount of £400 for all UK households this October, have been announced by the Chancellor.
Action needed now on cost of living
The Prime Minister addressed the cost-of-living and housing crises, outlining his plan to help the nation with household finances and home ownership.
No help with cost-of-living crisis
Congratulations to all the councillors – of all parties – who were elected for the first time in May, and now have the chance to lead positive change in your local communities. Commiserations to all who lost their seats: I’m sure you will all find other ways to act as local champions.