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Leicestershire County Council, now led by Reform UK, has hired consultants from Newton to identify cost-cutting measures and revenue boosts, projecting savings of £27 million over four years. This comes after £44 million in cuts and aims to fill an £85 million budget gap. However, upfront investments of £28 million, including £1.4 million for consultants, are required. Council leaders believe this could result in £60 million in total savings, paying for itself in three years. Opposition Conservatives criticize the plan as risky and costly, with uncertainties surrounding initiatives like expanding home care teams and building new care beds. The council plans to implement a change plan involving technology, AI, fee hikes, and commercial moves, which will determine if bold bets deliver or drain the budget.

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