Councillor Rudi Schmidt

Councillor Rudi Schmidt highlighted that increased costs in children's and adult social care, along with parking contract pressures, are contributing to budget overspends. The councillor stated that austerity measures and the cost of living crisis are driving these pressures, noting that a single children's social care placement can cost £2 million per year. The councillor also expressed that making budget cuts is increasingly difficult after 16 years of austerity. Councillor Rudi Schmidt was appointed Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Economic Development. The councillor chaired the Overview and Scrutiny committee.

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