Brummies hit with ANOTHER double whammy of fewer services for higher council tax. Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 Today at Birmingham City Council Cabinet Committee, the Council has confirmed council tax is going up by 10% again next year. The Labour Cabinet also revealed that their budget gap for next year has gone from a forecasted £67 million in savings needed in 2025/2026 before the Autumn budget to at least £153 million savings now needed in 2025/2026. This means residents will be hit with another double... Articles
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