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Council finances are becoming unsustainable and whole system overhaul is required, watchdog warns

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Spending on services increased by 12.8bn between 2015-16 and 2023-24, a 21% increase in real terms.

Most of this increased spending has gone to adult and children's social care.

The population in England has increased by 5% over the period, accounting for increased pressure.

Councils' funding towards homelessness support services increased by 1.57bn between 2015/16 and 2013/24 .

Money for preventative and other housing services fell by 0.64bn .

42 local authorities have received over 5bn of support through the Exceptional Financial Support framework.

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