looked after children
Hillingdon Council's Children's Services faced a projected £3.9 million overspend for looked after children in September 2025.
In September 2025, Hillingdon Council's Children's Services was facing a projected £3.9 million overspend, according to a Budget & Spending Report discussed by the Children, Families and Education Select Committee. This financial pressure was attributed to rising care costs and accommodation issues for looked after children.
The report noted that local authorities across the UK were experiencing similar financial challenges, including increased demand for specialist services and reliance on costly independent placements. No further updates or upcoming discussions on this topic have been provided since September 2025.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Children's Services faced a projected £3.9 million overspend in September 2025. Source
- The overspend was due to rising care costs and accommodation issues for looked after children. Source
- A Budget & Spending Report detailing the overspend was discussed by the Children, Families and Education Select Committee. Source
- The committee meeting where the report was discussed took place on 25 September 2025. Source
- English councils faced a £2.3 billion funding gap in 2025/26, rising to £3.9 billion by 2026/27. Source
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