LGA warns cuts could create ￡20bn shortfall

摘要

Frontline council services across England face an annual shortfall of ￡20bn - equivalent to the entire adult social care bill - if ministers proceed with predicted budget cuts without reforming public sector provision, Smith Square has warned.In a pre-Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) submission to the Treasury, Local Government Association (LGA) officials have warned town halls could be forced to slash key services, unless proposed budget cuts are accompanied by a radical devolution of power to localities.