Local government

Response to Birmingham City Council council tax reports

mhclgpress, 18 December 2023 - Council finance, Local government

An article in the Telegraph today claims that Birmingham City Council residents face a 10% rise in council tax, and that this has been confirmed by lead commissioner Max Caller. This is not correct. No decision has been made or …

Government ‘minded to’ escalate intervention at Nottingham City Council

mhclgpress, 13 December 2023 - Local government

Today the Minister for Local Government has announced that the Secretary of State for Levelling Up is ‘minded to’ escalate the current intervention at Nottingham City Council and appoint commissioners, due to serious concerns around the authority’s finances and governance. …