UK Councils Face Drastic Service Cuts Despite Government Bailout

Local authorities warn of significant reductions in neighborhood services, including social care and homelessness support, as financial pressures mount.

• 85% of local authorities plan to reduce spending on key services, including waste collection, road repairs, and library services.
• The Local Government Association (LGA) highlights a £4 billion funding gap over the next two years, with emergency funding deemed insufficient.
• Three-quarters of councils responsible for social care will have to cut adult care budgets, exacerbating the crisis in essential services.
• Homelessness support costs in London have surged, with boroughs warning of a 'critical danger' to financial stability due to a lack of affordable accommodation.
• More than half of councils fear bankruptcy in the next parliament unless local government funding is reformed, with some already on the brink.

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