The government’s drive to divide Britain is gathering pace with a devolution deal for the North East of England, and the second round of “levelling up” funding for councils across the country.
Local government
We received this letter from a Workers reader in east London about a recent shopping trip. Although it was a novel experience, this may be happening around Britain more often than we realise. The challenge is how not let this go to waste – to act and not just grumble.
Birmingham City Council announced that it could not meet its financial liabilities. Essentially it is bankrupt, threatening both jobs and services. These are structural problems, shared by other councils.
A campaign by the people of Wanstead appears to have secured the future of their youth centre, threatened with closure by the council.
Local government minister Simon Hoare announced in February that commissioners would be appointed to run Nottingham City Council.
Local councils are cutting services and closing facilities across the country. One small town in Wales is making a stand.
Local government minister Simon Hoare announced in February that commissioners would be appointed to run Nottingham City Council. And many others risk the same fate.