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Leicestershire Council Slash £58.7M in Residential Care Costs
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Leicestershire County Council, now under Reform UK leadership, is aggressively cutting £58.7 million in annual spending, primarily due to exorbitant residential care costs for children. With demand surging and supply of carers and homes dwindling, private providers are charging up to £35,000 per week. The council is investing in consultants for a budget review, aiming to save at least £22.7 million, potentially reaching the full £58.7 million target. Theyre also boosting foster carer recruitment with higher fees to move children out of costly homes, hoping to stabilize the budget before a significant deficit in 2030.
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