Behind The Service: A UNISON Insight into Local Government

Could your council go bankrupt? with Alan Waters & Laura Webster #17

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14 years of austerity has hit local government services brutally, but have you ever wondered about the extent of the damage caused?

Between Alan Waters’ experience as Former Leader of Norwich City Council and Laura Webster’s time working with Woking as they faced a bankruptcy situation, this podcast episode exposes the harsh reality of local government funding.

Discover the impact of persistent cuts on your local services, and how the money moves behind the scenes, in episode 17 of the UNISON Local Government Podcast. 


This episode of The UNISON Local Government Podcast covers:

  • The complexity of local government finance, and how councils have been squeezed by austerity measures
  • Laura’s experiences with Woking Council’s financial troubles from within
  • How many local government challenges trace back to central government mismanagement
  • What power we have to improve local government’s situation
  • How a decade of budget cuts has undermined local democracy and sustainability of public services


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    Behind The Service: A UNISON Insight into Local GovernmentBy UNISON; The Public Service Union