Birmingham Council Crisis Continues: More Cuts Confirmed in Another Painful Budget

Birmingham Council Crisis Continues: More Cuts Confirmed in Another Painful Budget

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…

Auditor Blames Birmingham’s Bin Service for Millions in Equal Pay Claims

Auditor Blames Birmingham’s Bin Service for Millions in Equal Pay Claims

Birmingham’s bin service faces scrutiny for high costs and equal pay claims, prompting union strikes and calls for management changes. Auditor Blames Birmingham’s Bin Service for Millions in Equal Pay Claims Birmingham: The city’s bin services have struggled for years. An independent auditor says this has led to millions in equal pay claims. Mark Stocks…