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English councils warn of ‘existential crisis’ caused by funding shortfall

Local Government Association says any attempt to patch up budgets by raising council tax is doomed to fail

The Guardian - UK

Councils may need to hike council tax by a fifth to plug funding gap

Local authorities, though, must trigger referendum to increase council tax by more than 2.99 per cent

Wales Online

Councils would need to hike council tax by 20% to plug funding gap – LGA

LGA analysis suggests councils will face a £3.4 billion funding gap in the next financial year, with councils already facing unexpected extra costs.

The Independent UK

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Demand from over 65s pushing sexual health services to brink of collapse

There are fears there could be a surge in sexually transmitted diseases

Wales Online

Sexually transmitted infections on the rise among over-65s in England

Increase in sexual activity among older people and popularity of chemsex are driving trend, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Sexual health services on brink as demand soars – particularly among over 65s

Councils have condemned cuts to sexual health spend as demand for care has increased.

The Independent UK

Warning set to be issued over state of social care sector

The National Children and Adult Services Conference is taking place at Manchester Central Exhibition Centre

Manchester Evening News

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‘Things have never been so bad’ for England’s social care sector – Adass

A ‘staggering’ number of older and disabled people are not getting the social care and support they need, a conference will hear.

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable crisis’ of lone children in asylum hotels needs urgent action, councils say

During July and September this year, 1,322 lone children were housed by the Home Office in hotels

The Independent UK

These Greater Manchester hospitals have roofs at risk of collapse - and they might not be fixed for 13 years

The roofs at buildings at the Royal Oldham and Salford Royal hospitals are among those containing a material slammed as a 'ticking time bomb' by one NHS chief executive

Manchester Evening News

DIY dentistry fears as NHS 'dental deserts' grow across England

People in rural and deprived areas are more likely to miss out on vital care

Wales Online

Number of ‘dental deserts’ across England growing, figures show

Previous data has shown that children in deprived communities have poorer dental health than those in richer places.

The Independent UK

More councils looking at ‘warm banks’ for residents amid rising energy bills

England’s biggest council Birmingham is now looking at sign-posting the hubs ‘where people can go to keep warm’.

The Independent UK

Unison branch calls for council workers to reject pay rise

David Jones, the Wirral Branch Secretary for Unison said: “There is a lot of anger out there"

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Wales Online

Calls for lorry drivers to be banned from using car sat navs

Council chiefs say it could stop them getting stuck in narrow areas

The Independent UK

Councils call for clarity around spending of funds from soft drinks sugar levy

Councils are calling for the money to be invested in initiatives to tackle physical inactivity and ensure a Commonwealth Games legacy.

The Independent UK

More Ukrainian households homeless or at risk of homelessness after UK arrival

Hundreds of arrangements with family members or hosts have broken down, or accommodation has been unsuitable or unavailable.

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Newcastle City Council staff warn morale at 'rock bottom' and accuse bosses of 'wall of secrecy'

Responses to a staff survey also revealed concerns over the number of senior staff leaving the council, though others praised the commitment of hard-working frontline staff

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The Guardian - UK

Fuel-poor homes face taking £250 energy hit due to poor insulation

Better insulation would save large sums for millions struggling with the cost of living, finds LGA report

The Independent UK

Surge in children seeking special educational needs support

The number of children seeking support from councils has risen by nearly a quarter in a year.

Wales Online

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts as inflation costs rise

Many authorities are already abandoning financial plans set just three months ago owing to the 'unprecedented crisis' and are appealing for Government help

The Independent UK

Councils at risk of going bust as soaring costs blow £2.4bn hole in budgets

Some children to be put at risk and older people left without vital support, Local Government Association warns

The Independent UK

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.

The Guardian - UK

Inflation could push English councils into bankruptcy, say leaders

Rise of £2.4bn in costs could be ‘disastrous’ and essential services may need to be cut, says LGA chair

Liverpool Echo

Wirral Council 'needs to focus on its budget' according to national inspection

The Local Government Association conducted a study following the change to committee system

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