Cost of Living Crisis adds £3.6 billion in extra costs to council budgets
New analysis by the Local Government Association reveals the huge pressure being put on local government budgets. Issues which have been neglected by the Conservative government such as rising energy prices and spiralling inflation are set to add £3.6 billion in extra unforeseen costs to council budgets across the country. The LGA has warned that these extra cost pressures pose a serious risk to the future of some services.
8 Jul 2022
