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Leader of Birmingham City Council says 'sorry' to public during 'worrying times'

Councillor John Cotton apologised to 'the people of Birmingham' during a meeting to discuss a financial recovery plan.

Yesterday

What might Birmingham City Council have to sell to balance the books?

Birmingham City Council may begin to sell its assets, including Birmingham Airport, in an effort to free up millions of pounds to rescue its poor finances.

Yesterday

Why are local councils struggling with finances?

ITV News explains what options are available to the government when local authorities encounter financial difficulties.

19 Sept

Government ‘set to intervene’ with the running of Birmingham City Council

'It will be a struggle': Birmingham residents share fears after bankruptcy

What happens when a council declares bankruptcy?

Birmingham City Council launches employee-wide resignation scheme

Birmingham City Council has more complaints than any other authority in England

AI technology cameras installed to tackle 'war against fly-tippers'

Councillor jokes about selling Lord Mayor's gold chain to pay for equal pay bill

Judge to investigate Birmingham City Council over debt and equal pay

Birmingham City Council face £650 million cost as new equal pay claims surface

Brum Breathes: Council launches fund to tackle city air quality

John Cotton defends his selection as new Birmingham City Council leader

Thousands of council tenants 'may be at risk of serious harm'