Local government needs a funding framework that supports statutory services sustainably rather than relying on one-off borrowing to meet ongoing pressures, writes president of the Society of County Treasurers, Phil Rook.
In Worcestershire, we are working collectively following the local government reorganisation announcements, which will create two new unitary authorities.
As this work progresses, our priority must be to ensure they are financially sustainable from the outset and able to meet residents' needs over the long term.
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