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To celebrate the 24-hour tweetathon #OurDay on 21 November, we want to see your pictures of the work or volunteering that keeps your community running

Since 2010, central government has cut its grant to councils by more than 25%. By 2020 there will be a shortfall in cash of nearly £6bn.

Local government is under fierce attack. All councils have had to slash jobs and reduce services. The number of people working for local government is now at its lowest level since 1999, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2z4qTNK

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