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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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