East Sussex County Council’s application for financial aid is bankruptcy in all but name, says UNISON

Responding to the announcement that East Sussex County Council has asked ministers for financial support to cover a likely budget deficit in 2026-27, UNISON South East local government lead Kieran Pearson said: “East Sussex’s warning that it does not have the reserves to cover a predicted £56 million shortfall is deeply concerning. Applying for the government’s exceptional […]

More support needed for Slough Borough Council, says UNISON

Ministers need to urgently agree a package of support for Slough and all local authorities