But the
Local Government Association has warned that many councils are now beyond the point where rising council tax income can plug their funding gaps.
The MPs highlighted figures from the
Local Government Association, which represents councils, which show authorities face a funding shortfall of PS5bn.
Ian Hudspeth, chair of the
Local Government Association, said: "Over recent years, councils have protected adult social care
The Welsh
Local Government Association said the settlement would have "grave implications" for local services.
"This will strengthen local democracy, empower communities and be a force for good." The statement was backed by Lord Porter, chairman of the
Local Government Association; Councillor Phil Bale, European affairs spokesman for the Welsh
Local Government Association; Councillor David O'Neill, president of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities; and Alderman Arnold Hatch, vice president of the Northern Ireland
Local Government Association.
The CLA's UK-wide campaign to have sky lanterns banned has been running for over three years and is supported by the RNLI, The Chief Fire Officers Association, and
Local Government Association (LGA) including the Welsh
Local Government Association (WLGA).
The figure was revealed by the
Local Government Association, the Conservative-led body representing local councils, which has urged Ministers to think again.
The
Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales, claimed that local authorities are unable to do much more under the current system to support the network.
The
Local Government Association (LGA), which works with 370 local councils across the England and Wales, have made the appeal for tougher penalties after finding rented homes in a dangerous state of disrepair.
The
Local Government Association warned that councils will have to make "significant" savings on top of previous spending cuts.
Peter Box of the
Local Government Association said: "Too many new apprenticeships are low skilled and taken by older people already in work with their employer.
The plea, backed by councils from every part of the UK, was led by Dudley councillor David Sparks, the authority's former leader, in his role as chairman of the
Local Government Association, which represents councils across England.