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Issue 260
Council “Emergency Bailouts” Becoming "Normalised"… Chancellor Warned Ahead of Budget
Emergency government bailout agreements for councils are at risk of becoming “normalised” as costs continue to outstrip available resources and push many to the financial brink, the Local Government Association warns ahead of the Autumn Budget. New analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) ahead of the November 26 fiscal event reveals that councils across England are at risk of substantial budget overspends in 2025/26 across adult social care, children’s
social care and homelessness services. Councils are at the heart of every national priority from building homes and boosting inclusive growth to caring for children and supporting older and disabled people the LGA said. It is therefore critical that government works with councils to reform key services, such as adult social care.
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