Increase funding for councils, so they are able to deliver better services

Closed 81 signatures

What the petition asks

My council is facing more reductions in funding from the government. With a growing and aging population comes the need for public services. Housing is widely considered to be in crisis up and down the country. These cuts are unrealistic and are having a huge impact on people’s lives.

In a trend that is increasingly common with local authorities nationwide, my council has seen its funding reduced by 48 per cent since 2011, equating to £73m. Further financial pressures such as inflation, increased demand on adult and child services have meant my council was forced to save £94m in that time, putting further strain on other services. This cannot continue. We urge government to increase funding for councils. Vital services are being closed, it is not acceptable to the people. We are suffering.

Timeline

14 Mar 2019	Petition opened for signatures
14 Sep 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 81

Status Closed

Opened 14 Mar 2019

Closed 14 Sep 2019

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