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Worcestershire County Council faces a £98M education funding shortfall, projected to rise to £184M, prompting a rare UK-wide financial warning.
Worcestershire County Council has been issued a rare statutory warning over its education finances, with auditors reporting a Dedicated Schools Grant deficit that soared to £98 million in 2024/25—nearly double the previous year—and is projected to hit £184 million by 2025/26, exceeding reserves.
The council is the only one in the UK receiving this formal warning due to inadequate mitigation efforts.
Auditors called the situation “the most serious and concerning,” urging a robust recovery plan.
Officials cite delayed government funding and past financial decisions, while political leaders blame underfunding and low council tax, warning of potential tax increases.
The council also faces a £33.6 million funding gap and £750 million in debt.
El Consejo del Condado de Worcestershire se enfrenta a un déficit de financiación de la educación de £ 98 millones, que se prevé que aumente a £ 184 millones, lo que provocó una rara advertencia financiera en todo el Reino Unido.