North Somerset Council faces a £23.5M overspend in adult and children's social services, projecting a £30M deficit in the next three years.

North Somerset Council is in a financial crisis, facing a £23.5 million overspend this year due to increased demand for adult and children's social services. Council leader Mike Bell warns that non-essential services may be cut as they seek to save an additional £11.6 million by March, on top of £12 million already identified. The situation has been labeled a "financial emergency," with a projected £30 million deficit for the next three years.

September 11, 2024
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