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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent

Nottingham city council plans cuts to libraries, care homes and youth services

People walk past Nottingham Christmas market in front of the city hall
Nottingham city council issued a section 114 notice, in effect declaring itself bankrupt, in November. Photograph: Kenneth Maguire/AP

Nottingham city council has proposed cuts to youth services, care homes, public libraries and water features in public squares, leading to the loss of 500 jobs, as part of a plan to tackle its financial crisis after in effect declaring bankruptcy last month.

A report by council officers listed a series of proposals to address the local authority’s £50m budget gap for 2024-25, due to be discussed by councillors next week before being put up for public consultation.

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