Funding Contract inflation could widen Bexley’s growing budget gap 4 July 2025 4 July 2025 by Miriam Onen Bexley Council is forecasting an overspend of £32m in 2026/27, rising to £44m by 2028/29. The council has highlighted contract inflation as a key Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password LATIF 2025 Flagship One-Day Conference 18 September, 2025 09:00 - 17:00 155 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3YD ABOUTAGENDAREGISTER Tech, Data & Finance Forum & Drinks Reception 14 October, 2025 10:00 - 16:00 One Moorgate Place London, EC2R 6EA ABOUTADVISORYATTEND News-in-Brief Government support needed at Hampshire amid £199m budget shortfall EFS now a ‘very real prospect’ at South Tyneside Reorganisation uncertainty a costly distraction, says LCN LGR review ‘falls short of providing reassurance’, says CCN Forest of Dean plans £1.6m in savings and income as deficit looms Worcestershire commits £200m to UK social housing Cumberland and Liverpool SEND reform plans approved East Sussex moves £55m equity portfolio into pooled fund North West Leicestershire identifies £3.9m savings requirement Sutton forecasts £13.8m DSG overspend as deficit reaches £35.3m