England's local councils face a financial crisis, with over half expecting budget imbalance within 5 years; Birmingham City Council issued a Section 114 notice.
England's local councils face a financial crisis with over half expecting to be unable to balance their budgets within the next five years, according to a report by the Local Government Information Unit. Many councils are cutting services and pushing council tax and charges higher. The situation has been highlighted by Birmingham City Council having to issue a Section 114 notice due to being unable to afford continued operations. The crisis has raised concerns over the state of local council finances and the necessity for funding reform.
February 28, 2024
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