Sandra Gidley: 'Major changes ahead for Test Valley Borough Council' | Hampshire Chronicle
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'One in 10 biggest #English #councils risk #bankruptcy over #ChildProtection bill

Many #CountyCouncils and #UnitaryAuthorities are “running out of road” to avoid #insolvency as they grapple with high #inflation, increases in children being taken into care, and massive bills for [Privatised, highly profitable] #ChildrensHomes the #CountyCouncilsNetwork (#CCN) said.'
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