England's councils face a £6.2bn funding gap due to rising costs and demand for services, warns LGA.

England's councils face a £6.2bn funding gap over the next two years, warns the Local Government Association (LGA). The shortfall is driven by rising costs and demand for services including adult social care, children's services, homelessness support, and home-to-school transport for children with special needs. The LGA calls for a significant, sustained increase in funding for councils in the next Spending Review.

June 06, 2024
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