Government commissioners say it clear – Birmingham City Council’s fundamental problems sit with the Labour Administration’s political leadership Tuesday, 22 October, 2024 Government Commissioners have published their first formal report into Birmingham City Council, since their appointment last October. The report is clear on where blame lies for the crisis – which has seen residents hit with a double whammy of higher taxes for fewer services – commenting that “The state that BCC finds itself in is of its own making. All local authorities in the country are facing... Articles
Labour slash vital day centres 15th October 2024 Despite significant local opposition, Birmingham Labour have in today’s cabinet meeting confirmed their intention to close almost half of the City’s day care... Articles
Welcome to Birmingham. A wonderful City – but what a mess Labour have made of running the Council 30th September 2024 Leader of Birmingham Local Conservatives, Cllr Robert Alden, write for Conservative Home at: https://conservativehome.com/2024/09/30/robert-alden-welcome-to... Articles
Labour Birmingham – a year on from bankruptcy and still no balanced budget 13th September 2024 Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance, Cllr Meirion Jenkins, writes for Conservative Home here: Meirion Jenkins: Labour Birmingham – a year on from bankruptcy and... Articles
The Labour Government has chosen to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for 117,224 pensioners in Birmingham, despite promising to protect the benefit during the general election 12th September 2024 Birmingham Local Conservatives have criticised Birmingham Labour MPs as not one stood up and opposed the Labour Government plan to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment... Articles
Bankrupt Labour Administration writes off more than £30m in debt Council is owed 12th September 2024 A report to the Labour Cabinet on Birmingham City Council shows more than £30m of money owed to it in business rates and council tax will not be recovered. This... Articles
Bankrupt Birmingham writes off more than £30m in debt it is owed 5th September 2024 A report to the Labour Cabinet on Birmingham City Council shows more than £30m of money owed to it in business rates and council tax will not be recovered. This... Articles
On one year anniversary of bankruptcy notice Birmingham City Council warned there is still no clear financial message and a lack of pace in trying to fix Labour's mess 5th September 2024 Thursday the 5th of September marks the first anniversary of Birmingham City Council issuing it’s first S114, effectively declaring the Council Bankrupt. The... Articles
Perry Barr Athletes' Village units to be sold a huge loss to taxpayers 16th August 2024 The Athletes’ Village in Perry Barr Birmingham was given planning permission in December 2018. Despite this, it never housed an athlete for the Commonwealth... Articles
Birmingham Labour cloak and dagger attack on libraries, as wind up of service begins before public consultation has finished. 25th June 2024 Birmingham Local Conservative councillors were told this weekend past, that despite there being an ongoing consultation, community libraries are being placed on... Articles
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