Council funding crisis could be 'catastrophic' for vulnerable children

Children’s commissioner’s remarks follow East Sussex and Northamptonshire councils’ plans for major cuts

Families with vulnerable youngsters are unable to get help from cash-strapped councils, the children’s commissioner for England has warned.

Anne Longfield’s comments followed Tory-run Northamptonshire and East Sussex councils plans for major reductions in the services they provide across all areas of activity as a result of funding shortfalls.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ncS6FA