FINANCE

Porter: We cannot continue to run services on a shoestring

Lord Porter sends a strong message to ministers about the current financial landscape that councils are attempting to navigate.

To say it's been a challenging time for us over the last few months is an understatement. Not only have we had to deal with the day job but have also responded to tragic and difficult events.

A week after the LGA's annual conference finished in Birmingham – marking its 20th anniversary – it was great so many of us were able to get together, discuss opportunities and look ahead to the challenges of the coming years.

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