A union representing local government workers claims councils across the land are on the brink of “financial disaster” with Kent County Council needing to bridge an £81million funding gap. Authorities face a financial shortfall of £4billion for the coming year, according to UNISON. A report called “Councils on the Brink” mentions cash-strapped Kent County Council (KCC) as planning a massive programme of cuts to save money. The council recently disclosed it must face funding shortfalls of more than £100m over the next two years. According to UNISON, KCC needs to find £81m, which represents a 5….
