Autumn statement 2023: Council leaders slam failure to tackle ‘crumbling’ children’s services

Joe Lepper
Thursday, November 23, 2023

The government’s autumn statement has failed to help children’s services meet rising demand for support and funding cuts, local authority leaders are warning.

Pearce: 'The government has failed to take the opportunity to address significant funding challenges facing council children’s services.' Picture: ADCS
Pearce: 'The government has failed to take the opportunity to address significant funding challenges facing council children’s services.' Picture: ADCS

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