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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Birmingham councillors back issuing of ‘bankruptcy’ notice and spending controls

PA Wire

Birmingham City Council has voted to approve spending control measures, after debating a financial recovery plan to tackle an estimated £760 million equal pay liability.

Members of the authority voted on Monday to approve the Section 114 notice it issued on September 5, effectively declaring bankruptcy, at a meeting which heard it faced pressures requiring a “redesign” of services.

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