£5.2bn funding gap squeezes London councils

London’s local authorities are facing a £5.2bn budget gap over the next four years, according to new figures from the group representing them. Figures from London Councils shows boroughs are already dealing with a £1.2bn shortfall in 2026-27, with the cost of services such as social care, homelessness and support for children with special educational … Continue reading £5.2bn funding gap squeezes London councils