The aftermath of brexit and far right extremists tories: local government authorities could sell land and buildings, cut back on services, such as rubbish collection, libraries and public toilets to balance after revealing a £22 billion ($29 billion) “black hole” in the nation’s finances in July.

Local governments across England, Scotland and Wales face a £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) hole in their finances in the coming year, according to a new report. That could force cuts to jobs and vital services, such as rubbish collection.

          Between 2010 and 2023, councils closed some 1,243 youth centers and 1,168 children’s centers — community centers that provide free classes and services to young people and families. The number of public toilets dropped by 1,629 over the same period, and the number of council-run libraries fell by 1,376, according to Unison.

Derbyshire County Council in the East Midlands has proposed closing up to 11 elderly care homes, while Hampshire County Council in the southeast of England has proposed withdrawing all spending on support for the homeless from March next year, Unison added.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/business/uk-local-government-financial-collapse/index.html