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Policy issue
The future of local government services in Wales report (2025)
A shift from universal, preventative services to outsourced provision has widene…
10 December 2025
News
Derbyshire education cuts will shut people out of learning
Commenting on Derbyshire County Council’s decision to close five adult education…
29 August 2025
Press release
Cambridge residents must stand up to £3.5m cuts to services
Cambridge residents are being urged to oppose “unnecessary” proposals to cut £3.…
21 November 2024
Blog
UNISON opinion: Why councils are on the brink – and how they can be pulled back
Everyone knows why councils are on the brink of bankruptcy – a massive 41% cut i…
1 March 2024
Press release
Job cuts at Essex councils spell disaster for local communities
Essex residents will be hit hard by plans to slash nearly 100 council jobs, UNIS…
11 January 2024
Press release
Eastern councils face ‘dire’ financial crisis totalling more than £330m
Councils across the Eastern region have a hole in their finances of £332m collec…
29 September 2023
Policy issue
A fairer council tax (Welsh government)
Councils lack the resources needed to deliver high-quality public services
30 September 2022
Blog
Blog: Levelling up – far too little, way too late
We will make our own judgements on whether there is genuine levelling up for all workers
3 February 2022