William Eichler 11 February 2025

Spending Review chance to end ‘permacrisis’

Spending Review chance to end ‘permacrisis’ image
Image: Martin Suker / Shutterstock.com.

The Government’s forthcoming Spending Review is a chance to end the ‘permacrisis’ that has left a growing number of local authorities on the brink of bankruptcy, London Councils says.

In the cross-party group’s submission to the Spending Review, it called for council funding to be restored to 2010 levels by 2028-29. This would require a real-term increase of 4% every year.

London Councils urged the Government to invest in local services after what they describe as a ‘prolonged period of underfunding and instability’.

The capital’s boroughs receive around 28% less funding per Londoner compared to 2010 and face a £500m funding shortfall in 2025-26, according to the group’s analysis.

Cllr Claire Holland, chair of London Councils, commented: ‘After years of permacrisis in council finances, the Spending Review is a vital opportunity to turn things around and deliver a more sustainable financial future.’

The Local Government Association has also sent its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Spending Review.

It urges the Government to increase funding and says councils are central to public sector reform and are open to digital innovation and technology-led reform.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Family Support Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 6 - £27,269 - £30,060 (Pay award pending)
Do you have a real passion for helping families to make positive changes for themselves and their children? This might be the right role for you!   WH Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Clerical Officer Receptionist

Durham County Council
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 Pro Rata to hours worked Pay award pending
WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are looking to appoint a part time Clerical officer/Receptionist within Business Services to provide a professional, effective a Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Administration Assistant

Durham County Council
£25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Administration Assistant Grade 5    £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31 December 2025 37 hours per week, Te Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Support Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,027 pro rata
Support Assistant Grade 1 £24,027 pro rata Temporary – required from 1st October 2025 until 31st October 2026 Part Time, 32.5 hours Mon - Fri 9am -4pm Consett
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Lecturer in Foundation Learning -Maths, English and Digital

Durham County Council
Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata for part-time term time working PAY AWARD PENDING
The DurhamLearn Foundation Learning programme area delivers Digital Skills, English and Maths Functional Skills.   An opportunity has arisen for a Lec Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner