District councils in Nottinghamshire say they expect “significant” rises in their heating and energy costs to hit their finances this winter amid widespread price increases.
But most authorities believe they are prepared for the financial challenges – which are likely to see councils paying tens of thousands of pounds more in gas and electricity bills each year.
Households across the country continue to feel the pinch of soaring bills, with fears millions could be forced into fuel poverty this winter as further rises are projected.
