Targeting support to make things fairer
How the Council is dealing with cost pressures
The Council faces big challenges, including:
- more people needing care and more complex care needs
- needing to save £29.8 million by 2030 to stay financially stable
- new laws and regulations
- issues with hiring and keeping staff
Like everyone else, the Council is dealing with rising costs and demand. Costs have at least doubled due to:
- inflation
- staffing
- cost of care
- contracts
- increased demand in adult and children's social care
- higher energy prices
The Council will need to save more money in the future.