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English councils face funding shortfalls due to rising social care costs and outdated taxes, despite responsible management.
Somerset Council, like many in England, spends over two-thirds of its budget on adult social care due to legal obligations and rising demand from an ageing population, leaving less for roads, parks, and libraries.
Central government funding has dropped 40% since 2009, forcing councils to rely on outdated council tax based on 1991 property values, creating a funding gap.
While public frustration grows over neglected services, the issue stems from social care being mandatory and cost-heavy, not poor management.
Council leaders urge a national conversation on fair, sustainable funding for essential care.
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Los consejos ingleses se enfrentan a un déficit de financiación debido al aumento de los costos de la asistencia social y a los impuestos obsoletos, a pesar de una gestión responsable.