00:00The cost of adult social care in London is pushing councils further into debt.
00:05A local government body says boroughs overspent by £200 million last year.
00:11It warns rising demand for social care is creating a multi-billion pound funding gap.
00:17Forecasts suggest a shortfall of £4.7 billion over four years.
00:22Councils say statutory services like housing and children's support are under growing pressure.
00:28They warn libraries, leisure centres and road maintenance could also be affected.
00:33Officials say without reform, key local services may face further cuts across the country
00:39as demand continues to rise in social care services pressures.
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