'Radical reform'
Growing demand on adult social care means that other services, such as road maintenance, libraries, youth centres, parks etc, are likely to be disproportionately cut.
Between 2010 and 2015-16 local government funding will be cut by 40%.
We expect a similar level of cuts in the next parliament.
Local authorities have tried to protect spending on social care services.
Other service areas such as housing services (-34%) and culture and leisure services (-29%) have seen larger reductions.
Local government has seen the biggest cuts of any part of the public sector during this parliament.
Efficiency savings are coming to an end. Further cuts without radical reform will have a detrimental impact on people's quality of life.
Spokesman, Local Government Association
