Private children's homes attacked over 'scandal' of operators 'fleecing' town halls for cash
Town hall chiefs have hit out at the private children’s homes operators ‘fleecing’ local authorities for cash, branding the situation a ‘scandal’ and a 'tragedy'. The number of children in care in Stockport has risen significantly - from around 350 to 500 - largely due to the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the pandemic.