A survey of senior leaders at English councils by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) and the Municipal Journal found that children's services above adult social care for the first time in at least three years
The findings of the survey come just days after the financial crisis engulfing Northamptonshire County Council emerged - with the local authority issuing a "section 114 notice" banning any new spending with the exception of safeguarding vulnerable children and adults.
And today it was reported that Surrey County Council is facing a £105m funding gap - the difference between the funding it expects to receive in the next financial year and the money it needs to spend.
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