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Businessman admits pocketing millions from Thurrock Council 24/04/2026 A businessman has reportedly admitted taking a ‘substantial part’ of hundreds of millions of pounds of public money from Thurrock Council.
Birmingham City Council no longer ‘bankrupt’, says leader 04/02/2026 Birmingham City Council is no longer 'bankrupt', says the local authority’s leader.
'High probability' section 114 warning for Starmer 09/01/2026 North Somerset Council's leader has warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer there is a ‘high probability' of the authority issuing a section 114 notice this year.
Shropshire Council acts to avoid Section 114 05/09/2025 Shropshire Council is expected to declare a ‘financial emergency’ next week as it seeks to avoid effective bankruptcy.
New Flintshire leader issues bankruptcy warning 26/09/2024 The new leader of Flintshire County Council has warned the local authority could be forced to declare effective bankruptcy.
Notts council seeks ‘exceptional financial support’ 16/01/2024 Nottingham City Council has joined the list of local authorities who have requested ‘exceptional financial support’ from the Government.
Stoke-on-Trent council warns of ‘radical cuts’ 09/01/2024 Stoke-on-Trent City Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy and make ‘radical cuts’ to services if extra Government support is not secured.
Support programme for libraries launched 03/01/2024 A charity representing public libraries has launched a support programme for council library services facing spending cuts.
Brum requests permission to increase council tax over 5% 13/12/2023 Birmingham City Council is set to apply for permission to increase council tax by more than 5% to help address a £300m budget gap.
Preventing future Section 114 notices 13/06/2023 Joanne Pitt, Local Government Policy manager at CIPFA, reflects on Woking BC’s financial troubles and looks at the lessons for other councils.

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