West Sussex schools face £147m deficit despite £183m funding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59

West Sussex County Council will have a £147m schools deficit by 2026/27 despite £183m government funding.

A £183m allocation from the government will still leave West Sussex County Council with a £147m deficit on its Dedicated Schools Grant by the end of 2026/27. The council is also facing wider budget pressures, with social care costs for children and adults predicted to cause a £24.5m overspend in the same year.

How it is being reported

• West Sussex County Council warns of £24.5m budget overspend as social care costs riseChichester Observer · 21 Sept, 17:20
• West Sussex faces £147m schools deficit despite £183m government allocationThe Argus · 21 Sept, 16:37
• West Sussex County Council still faces £147m schools deficit after £183m government fundingChichester Observer · 21 Sept, 14:27

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