Birmingham City Council declares bankruptcy, plans to cut arts grants by 50% this year and withdraw funding next year.

Birmingham City Council, facing a £300m budget shortfall, declares itself bankrupt and plans to cut local arts grants by 50% this year and completely withdraw funding next year. This affects prominent institutions such as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Rep, and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Other cities, including Nottingham and Suffolk, are experiencing similar reductions in arts funding. Arts Council England must consider redistributing funding to preserve England's cultural life.

February 21, 2024
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