The County Councils Network (CCN) warns of a looming £54 billion funding black hole across councils over the next five years due to rising costs.
Adult social care is projected to see an £11.8 billion increase from 2022/23 to 2029/30, consuming a significant portion of council budgets.
The CCN's analysis indicates that 83% of the projected rise in local authority costs is attributed to adult and children's care services, leaving little for other essential services.
Council leaders express urgent concern as additional tax increases may not suffice to cover the vast shortfall in funding, potentially leading to severe cuts in local services.
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