government grant cuts
Councils are managing financial pressures, including those that can result from reductions in central government funding, with Bexley Council forecasting a significant social care overspend.
Bexley Council is forecasting a £0.6 million overspend in its revenue budget for 2026, primarily driven by increased demand and rising costs in social care services.
A report to the Public Cabinet in October 2026 indicated increased expenditure in children's services due to agency staff and high-cost placements, alongside rising adult social care costs from client contribution reviews.
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