There has been “unprecedented volatility” in council finances over the last 13 years blamed on nine successive years of government cuts
Blackpool’s finance chief has warned “soaring demand” for social care in the town means the council will struggle to balance its budget once more this year.
He says there has been “unprecedented volatility” in council finances over the last 13 years blamed on nine successive years of government cuts, Covid, leaving the EU and use of outdated funding formulas. Adult services are facing an increased demand for care packages including due to hospital discharges and more complex needs.
In response to the BBC research, a spokesperson for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, said councils in England had benefitted from an increase in core spending power of up to £5.1bn in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, with almost £60bn made available for local government overall.
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