An analysis by the BBC has showed Surrey County Council is facing a black hole of nearly £152 million pounds over the next two financial years.

Surrey is also among 10 local authorities in England set to make the most savings in the 2024-25 financial year.

Rising costs on services such as road repairs, and adult social care are putting a financial strain on the council who are looking to save just under £54 million pounds.

Conservative Surrey County Council leader, Tim Oliver, says he is “realistic that there isn’t going to be a magic money tree” and that local government will not get “significant sums”.

Local government minister Jim McMahon says the government will work “hand-in-hand with councils by moving towards multi-year funding settlements to provide long-term stability.