Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Jeremy Hunt’s latest budget does nothing to address a funding crisis facing local authorities, sector leaders have said.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury

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