Research shared exclusively with ITV News and the FT reveals that councils have already amassed special educational needs deficits of £4 billion nationwide.

Councils warn SEND deficits mean they could go bankrupt 'overnight'

Local authorities across England and Wales have warned the Chancellor that any funding reductions for councils would have 'disastrous' consequences.

Councils warn Chancellor that support for most vulnerable is under threat

The total amount owed in council tax arrears has increased by over 70% in the past 5 years, ITV News understands.

Councils referred 600,000 people to bailiffs last year - as tax arrears rise

More than 40 Tory MPs are threatening Rishi Sunak with rebellion if he does not announce emergency funding for local councils in the UK.

Residents face 'double whammy' of council tax hikes and service cuts, PM warned

A recent survey said one in five councils in England think they will run out of money next year.

'It's so depressing': Struggling local councils scrap Christmas cheer

Campaigners in north Wales are calling for Gwynedd Council to reconsider a controversial rule, requiring planning permission to make a house a second home. 

Article 4: The council plan causing controversy in north Wales

Southampton city council civic centre stock shot

Southampton City Council said it still needed another £15 million to balance this year's budget.

Council in 'financial crisis' likely to ask for government loan

Unite Union members at Cardiff and Wrexham walked out on 4 September and will be on strike for two consecutive weeks which has led to bins piling up.

Will my bins be collected? Rubbish starts to pile up as council workers strike

Libraries are facing 'huge financial pressures' following inflation, rising energy bills and budget cuts.

Libraries need 'immediate funding' or risk closure

Croydon first declared itself bankrupt in 2020 and was given a central government bailout loan. The council needs to pay £47m each year to meet the £1.6bn debt.

Croydon Council backs proposals to take legal action against former CEO

Kinship caring is when a relative, or a family friend, takes a child in and becomes their full-time carer.

Calls for government to offer same support to kinship carers as adoptive parents

Critics of plans to require voters to show photo ID at elections say just 10,000 have registered for 'voter authority certificates' ahead of local elections.

'Millions' face being turned away at polls by new voter ID laws

The region's 12 local authorities have combined to produce a video campaign to increase awareness among businesses.

Teen's severe allergic reaction helps prompt food safety campaign 

Police were called to meeting of Maldon District Council.

Maldon Councillor Chrisy Moris was accused of 'breaching the peace' after he repeatedly disrupted proceedings, insisting 'I'm legally entitled to be here.'

Police called to Maldon council meeting after councillor turns up with megaphone

677 people took part in the full survey and 630 (93% of respondents) of these identify as disabled

The report has recommended that all public bodies providing services to disabled people in Greater Manchester should undertake equality impact assessments of their Covid-19 responses and involve disabled people in the assessment of these. 

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