The government has told a council it is in a "fragile financial position".
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
Paul Bristow says the East region is currently underfunded and could benefit from a fresh start.
The Reform UK leader of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council said his party will do things differently.
Blessing Fasina built the app after feeling "anxious" about not being able to find a public toilet.
It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.
The Local Government Association has criticised the running of Gloucester City Council's finance department.
As councils' parking fees are criticised, they respond by saying it goes on road safety and public transport.
City of York councillors will no longer have their addresses made public by default.
