Cosla, which represents local authorities has launched its lobbying campaign to get more cash into the coffers to protect services. The Cosla campaign says councils can get the best outcomes for communities but only is they are given the right resources to do so. Cosla warn the situation will get worse if the cash allocated doesn’t improve as certain services must be protected under law. “Unfortunately, Councils have no choice but to protect core statutory services, especially with the unprecedented financial challenges we are all experiencing. Budgets are tight, creating risks to many other local services our communities rely on, such as programmes supporting children and young people, sports and leisure facilities and public transport.”

Source: The Times December 04, 2023 12:26 UTC