Councils need £1.9bn investment in children's services, says LGA ahead of spending review

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, October 1, 2020

Councils in England need a £1.9bn investment in children's services by 2024 to cope with demand after lockdown, the Local Government Association (LGA) has said.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK

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