Council leader faces questions over pest control fees amid bin strike fears and budget cuts impact on city services. Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax” Birmingham faces tough budget decisions. Last year, the council declared itself effectively bankrupt. Budget cuts impacted many services. Bin collections and youth programs suffered. Libraries and street lighting were affected.…
Birmingham City Council considers closing Sheldon Country Park Farm and introducing parking charges in parks amid budget challenges and service cuts. Birmingham Parks Face Changes: Farm Closure and Parking Charges Considered Birmingham faces big changes because of money problems. The city council wants to save money and plans cuts to services and a tax increase.…
Birmingham faces more budget cuts amounting to £150 million, and a 7.5% council tax rise in 2025/26, continuing from their prior bankruptcy. Birmingham Council Crisis Continues: More Cuts Confirmed in Another Painful Budget Birmingham City Council declared bankruptcy nearly a year and a half ago. This event caused much trouble. They cut local services and…
Birmingham unveils a tough budget with £148m cuts and a 7.5% council tax rise, deeply affecting adult care, children’s services, and bin collections. Birmingham Budget: £148 Million of Cuts and 7.5% Council Tax Rise Unveiled Birmingham faces big budget problems. They plan £148 million in cuts. Council tax will go up 7.5%. This will be…
Birmingham faces tough choices with £150 million in savings planned for 2025/26. A 7.5% tax increase and service cuts are on the way. Birmingham Budget Cuts: Ten Ways Your Street Could Be Impacted by the Changes Birmingham City Council is still struggling financially. They declared bankruptcy in 2023 and have now released their second budget…