That's not Northampton in Massachusetts, nor the one in Pennsylvania. The area in question is our very own Northamptonshire County Council in the East Midlands. Rarely can an English local authority have been the subject of a front page story in the New York Times.
The article was highlighting the situation in Northamptonshire to illustrate the wider funding crisis affecting local government in England. The in-depth analysis of the council's funding crisis - since February, it has been run by government-appointed officials and a moratorium imposed on spending other than statutory duties - assesses the role played by austerity in public sector finances and the impact it has had on local people. Despite years of cuts and closures to children's centres, youth clubs and playground facilities, one Tory councillor told the paper it was the prospect of all the council's libraries being closed that tipped him over the edge.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
