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- Unison estimates a £4.1 billion funding gap for English, Scottish, and Welsh councils in 2026-27, with Bradford Council facing a £119 million shortfall.
- Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe highlighted the challenges from rising demands and previous funding cuts.
- The Institute for Government warns that councils will remain underfunded versus 2010 levels, despite recent funding increases.
- Concerns about inadequate funding for special educational needs in Hertfordshire indicate a broader issue of financial sustainability.
