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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Nine out of ten councils blow the budget on children's care

Nearly ninety percent of councils overspent on children’s social care last year, according to figures released by the Local Government Association.

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By Heather Jameson | 09 January 2019

Nearly ninety percent of councils overspent on children's social care last year, according to figures released by the Local Government Association.

Local authorities overspent by a total of £806m, with 133 out of 152 councils tipping over their budget.
 

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