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A report from the Public Accounts Committe (@CommonsPAC) finds "Local authorities face enormous pressure: their financial position is continuing
to deteriorate as demand for vital services increases." #publichealth (1) publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cm…

"The cost of adult and children’s social care has forced many local
authorities to reduce spending on services in other areas." #publichealth (2)

"Overall spending by local authorities on services fell by 19.2% in real terms between 2010-11 and 2016-17." #publichealth (3)

"Disturbingly, there is still no sign that @mhclg has a clear plan to secure the
financial sustainability of local authorities in the long-term." #publichealth (4)

"We are deeply frustrated to have to repeat the same concerns about the sustainability of the sector and the ability of local authorities to provide the vital services that taxpayers need." #publichealth (5)

The report is worth a look and can be found here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cm… (6)