英格兰理事会面临资金短缺问题,原因是社会护理费用上涨和税收过期,尽管管理负责任。 English councils face funding shortfalls due to rising social care costs and outdated taxes, despite responsible management.

与英格兰的许多人一样,Somrset理事会将其预算的三分之二以上用于成人社会照料,这是由于法律义务和老龄人口的需求不断增长,而用于道路、公园和图书馆的经费则较少。 Somerset Council, like many in England, spends over two-thirds of its budget on adult social care due to legal obligations and rising demand from an ageing population, leaving less for roads, parks, and libraries. 自2009年以来,中央政府提供的资金下降了40%,迫使各理事会依赖基于1991年财产价值的过时的理事会税,造成资金缺口。 Central government funding has dropped 40% since 2009, forcing councils to rely on outdated council tax based on 1991 property values, creating a funding gap. 虽然公众因受到忽视的服务而日益感到沮丧,但问题的根源在于社会照顾是强制性的和费用高昂的,而不是管理不善。 While public frustration grows over neglected services, the issue stems from social care being mandatory and cost-heavy, not poor management. 理事会领导人敦促就为基本保健提供公平、可持续的资金问题进行全国性对话。 Council leaders urge a national conversation on fair, sustainable funding for essential care.