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Some council services could be scrapped as £23m budget gap revealed
Some council services could be stopped entirely or run by organisations or communities in order to make up a budget shortfall of £23m.
Deputy mayor Craig Cheney says that “there remains a significant financial challenge”, with a consultation beginning on Friday which will ask the public’s view on the proposed cuts.
Buildings owned by Bristol City Council could be sold and other services redesigned or reduced as the authority looks to to reduce its costs.
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Cheney said: “There remains a significant financial challenge for the coming year and Bristol is not alone. The local picture in Bristol reflects the national one as the public sector is squeezed like never before.
“Reduced government funding comes at a time when need has never been greater as people face housing, care, mental health and employment crises.
“Our biggest expenditure is social care services, and demand and costs for care services has increased.
“Setting a budget for the next year is a complex task and we are looking at all ways we can drive down costs and work more efficiently while continuing to provide the services our citizens value.”
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