00:00Newcastle City Council is forecasting a £6 million overspend, with pressure building across
00:07local council services. Adult social care is predicted to exceed its budget by more than
00:12£5.2 million, while children's services faces a £2.5 million overspend.
00:19The council says rising demand amid more complex needs are driving costs. Property costs are more
00:26than £5.4 million over budget, with spending linked to Eldon Square and Stockbridge House.
00:32Legal services are forecast to overspend by £1.1 million. The figures cover the first quarter,
00:40and the council says they can change as the financial year progresses.
