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“You cannot keep cutting and expect the same level of care we are humans dealing with other human beings. We are not robots.”

Cash-trapped councils across the country have had no choice but to cut back on culture and libraries spending in a desperate attempt to save core services

This new insight from those at the heart of decision-making on where money is spent – and axed from budgets – is deeply concerning.

On 22nd January Surrey UNISON, alongside parents, supporters, workers and campaigners will be lobbying Surrey County Council on their proposals to close 37 children’s centres across Surrey. There are currently 58 centres helping families with children aged 0-5 years. The council’s recent proposals state that children’s centres should give more help to the children that […]

Investigation reveals that councils across England have sold public buildings and land to fund basic services and redundancy payments

UNISON report shows how austerity is damaging the environmental health service provided by councils

UNISON lays down plans to protect service and workers after hearing of members burned out and facing threats and violence

Select Committee report urges Government to support councils

General secretary Dave Prentis has a message for UNISON members and their families, explaining why he will be voting for Labour on 12 December

Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities

Local councils will need financial support to oversee building projects

Council workers should not pay the price for budget problems

Councils in the East of England have a funding shortfall of at least £40m between them for this financial year, putting at risk services such as libraries, child protection, care for the elderly, road maintenance and public health programmes, according to new figures released today by UNISON. Worst hit in the region is Bedford Borough […]

Finances have been hit by increased spending to deal with COVID and a reduction in income because of the pandemic

Date

31 July 2022 – 30 December 2024

Vital services are facing catastrophic cuts. But you can stand up for your community, campaign to protect jobs and demand more funding to #SaveOurServices.