Councils need much more to deal with coronavirus funding shortfall, says UNISON

Commenting on funding announced today (Thursday) by local government secretary Robert Jenrick to help councils cope with the impact of coronavirus, UNISON head of local government Jon Richards said:
“Council workers are the unsung heroes who’ve been serving communities and keeping us safe throughout the pandemic.
“Local authorities are facing a massive funding gap, coupled with huge holes in their income from taxes, fees and charges, because of the virus. But services