Councils can only do so much without help from Westminster

‘There is still no action from Westminster on much-needed reform to tackle the cost of services such as social care.’ Photograph: Mickey Lee/Alamy

Councils are on the frontline when it comes to support services (Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, 15 August). Despite the fight for fair funding, we continue to bear the brunt of national crises. We need certainty on long-term funding to cover increased cost pressures and rising demand, and to invest in local services to help our residents live healthy, happy and fulfilled lives.

Our wider services are at risk if the government does not find a way of funding local government that doesn’t simply put the burden on taxpayers.