Council bosses in Trafford are predicting a near £26million shortfall in its budget unless significant savings can be made, amid fears new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Government will impose more stringent austerity on local authorities.
Even with savings like a recruitment freeze, a 'review' of the authority's learning disability service, and an increase in council tax, there would be an £8.52m hole in the council's finances.
There are risks also to funding for schools. The grim picture was painted as draft budget proposals for 2023/24 and the mid-term financial strategy for 2024/26 was presented to Trafford's executive committee.
