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by Berny Torre
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL became the latest local authority yesterday to declare itself effectively bankrupt.
The Labour-run council’s chief financial officer said the authority was unable to deliver a balanced budget, with a £23 million overspend predicted in the 2023-24 financial year.
Years of underfunding are eroding Scotland’s local services and deepening inequality in communities, says VINCE MILLS
Liverpool Trades Council has unveiled a ‘People’s Budget’ to fight £56m cuts and council tax rises. DEAN YOUNG reports
Holding office in local government is a poisoned chalice for a party that bases its electoral appeal around issues where it has no power whatsoever, argues NICK WRIGHT
Sharon Graham addresses the Unite policy conference after talks over the Birmingham bin strikes break down