Councils in England Face £6.2 Billion Funding Gap: LGA

The association called on the next government to provide increased funding and empower local authorities to build homes and drive economic growth.

Undated file photo showing bags of rubbish and overflowing bins in the United Kingdom. Anna Gowthorpe/PA

The Local Government Association (LGA) said on Friday that Councils in England face a funding gap of £6.2 billion over the next two years.

The body, which represents 315 of 317 councils in England, said the only way the next government can solve the issue is to provide “long-term financial certainty” and empower councils.