As local authorities face huge deficits, charities are forced to cut staff and youth work services “struggle to stay open”, organisations across the sector each have their own priorities for how next year’s budget should be spent.
Many have branded the reduction of the spending review from three years to one year a “sticking plaster” which may lead to greater cuts in the long run.
CYP Now sets out five proposals from key sector organisations for where funding should be directed:
Association of Directors of Children’s Services
The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) says in its submission to the Treasury: “ADCS estimates that children’s services need a significant investment of between £4.1 billion to £4.5 billion for each year of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Funding for innovation and research must be in addition to this.”
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