With the Bank of England forecasting inflation to peak at 13.3 per cent in October and rising energy, food and fuel prices, we are all in for a tough winter. Energy bills are expected to go up from £2,000 to £3,500 and we are working hard to ameliorate the impact on our families, and staff, in Calderdale.
Public sector pay continues to fall behind the private sector. Local government staff are not alone in facing the current financial pressures; however, it was difficult to hear from staff in my local authority about how they are struggling to maintain their cars, pay for petrol and parking up front, some are even taking up second jobs to make ends meet.
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