"More than nine in 10 councils are experiencing staff recruitment and retention difficulties across a diverse range of skills, professions and occupations.
Cllr Pete Marland, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Resources Board, said:
“More than nine in 10 councils are experiencing staff recruitment and retention difficulties across a diverse range of skills, professions and occupations.
“It is councils who know what works best for their community, workforce and in their wider labour market conditions. They should be free to pilot innovative solutions to address local challenges and deliver crucial services to their residents.
“Local voters should be the ones making a judgement on whether local council leaders have made good choices and delivered value for local taxpayers.”