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Council faces £2m deficit due to ‘continuing housing crisis’

09/12/2025

Worthing Borough Council says pressure meeting a ‘continuing housing crisis’ in the area means it is facing a £2.1m budget deficit this year, forcing it to ask the Government for emergency financial support.

Autumn Budget Insights: Time to deliver for adult social care

30/10/2025

With demand rising, the Autumn Budget offers a critical chance to secure sustainable investment for adult social care, writes ADASS President Jess McGregor.

London councils face ‘eye-watering’ £4bn funding gap

30/10/2025

London’s town halls are warning of 'inevitable' service cuts and growing financial crisis as new analysis reveals a £4bn funding gap.

Experts' warning over Exceptional Financial Support

07/10/2025

Council finance experts urged the Government to ensure Exceptional Financial Support remains temporary and does not become ‘embedded in the public sector'.

Common failures among EFS recipients uncovered

22/09/2025

The most common failings plunging councils into financial crisis have been laid out by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

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