The council said its ageing population and large rural areas were exacerbating its financial problems.
The report, to be presented to cabinet, said: “It is clear that we continue to experience sustained higher demand for services, more complex needs amongst those seeking support, and increased costs, particularly in children’s services and adult social care, beyond our best estimates at the time of planning for the current year.”
It said it believed that the government had failed to recognise these challenges and was sending more money to other local authorities.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has been contacted for comment.
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