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Worcestershire County Council Faces £12.5M Overspend Amid Rising Costs

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Worcestershire County Council Faces £12.5M Overspend Amid Rising Costs
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  • Worcestershire Council faces £12.5M budget overspend this year.
  • Inflation and service demand are driving up costs unexpectedly.
    • Agreed savings of £37.2M are not enough to cover expenses.
    • Council tax already increased by 4.99% for 2024/25.
    • Adult social care overspend projected at £4.7M.
    • Children's support contributes to £7.6M overspend.
    • Budget issues will be discussed by the cabinet Thursday.
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