Birmingham faces a budget shortfall. A lower-than-anticipated tax increase leaves a £12.5 million gap, requiring urgent government assistance. Birmingham City Council Struggles to Cover £12.5 Million Gap After Tax Decision Birmingham council planned a bigger tax increase, wanting to raise council tax by 9.99 percent. The government only allowed a 7.5 percent rise. This left…
Birmingham City Council will raise council tax by 7.5% this year, despite seeking a higher increase. The government approved only a limited rise due to financial issues. Birmingham Council Tax Set to Increase by 7.5% After Government Denies Larger Hike Birmingham: The city council will raise council tax by 7.5% this year. This is one…
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker announces over £385 million in funding for key services, empowering local leaders to make impactful long-term decisions. Bold Long-Term Decisions Promised as West Midlands Gains More Power from Government West Midlands: Mayor Richard Parker has announced exciting news. The region is getting over £385 million from the Government. This funding…