Nottinghamshire County Council predicts a £3.5m overspend for the 2024-2025 financial year due to three key risks: potential increased social care costs from NHS cuts, losses in its catering and school meals service, and potential need for more resources in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services.
Nottinghamshire County Council has named the three financial risks which are likely to cause problems for its budget this year. The Conservative-run authority currently predicts it will spend £3.5m more than expected during the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board , which organises healthcare for the county, is planning to cut spending on a range of services to divert the money to other areas it says are in higher demand. Nottingham City Council recently warned this process could cost “millions”, although the ICB denied this.The county council says it is currently seeking a “reasonable compromise” on joint care packages. It has already spent £6.
The council is currently looking for a partner to help deliver the services for less, which should be in place by September 2025. The final big risk is whether more resources are urgently needed to improve Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services.
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