Councils are key to local growth, acting as drivers for reform and essential services.

But without adequate funding, many will struggle to meet rising costs and demands.

The LGA's analysis shows a £21.4bn increase in service delivery costs by 2028/29.

#LocalGovTogether

But it’s not just difficult choices.

#LocalGov is crucial to delivering sustainable, inclusive growth and public sector reform.

Councils can’t do this without adequate financial backing. Without it, we risk stifling local potential at a critical moment.

#LocalGovTogether

4/5

Councils spent £452m on bus passes from overstretched budgets last year, at the expense of lower fares & other transport services.

We’re asking Govt to help plug this gap in the #SpendingReview to help more people into work & boost growth.

More: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/s...

#LocalGovTogether

Councils in England could face an £8bn funding gap by 2028/29.

If this gap isn't addressed in the #SpendingReview, crucial local services and growth opportunities could be at risk.

Here’s why this matters 👇

#LocalGovTogether

🧵1/5

The #SpendingReview is a make-or-break moment for local services.

HM Treasury needs to invest in councils now to avoid future shortfalls and ensure communities thrive.

Read our letter to the Chancellor and full submission: local.gov.uk/about/campai...

#LocalGovTogether

5/5

Councils stand ready to work with Government to ensure it fulfils its Plan for Change and reforms for public services.

However, they can only do this with adequate funding.

Read our submission summary ahead of the publication in full: www.local.gov.uk/about/news/l...

#LocalGovTogether 🧵3/3

Our #SpendingReview 2025 submission outlines how councils have a vital role to play in the Government’s reform and growth agenda.

But councils can only deliver if we are given the necessary financial stability.

https://orlo.uk/efZIJ

#LocalGovTogether

Without urgent action and adequate investment, many councils could be left with having to make impossible choices on what desperately needed services they can provide in the future.

#LocalGovTogether

3/5

Councils are key to local growth, acting as drivers for reform and essential services.

But without adequate funding, many will struggle to meet rising costs and demands.

The LGA's analysis shows a £21.4bn increase in service delivery costs by 2028/29.

#LocalGovTogether

2/5

Without urgent action and adequate investment, many councils could be left with having to make impossible choices on what desperately needed services they can provide in the future.

#LocalGovTogether

3/5