Council leader John Cotton apologizes for budget cuts and a council tax hike amid Birmingham’s financial struggles. Birmingham Leader Apologizes For Budget Cuts And Tax Increase Birmingham faces tough times. Council leader John Cotton apologized to residents, citing budget cuts and tax increases after the council essentially went bankrupt. Cuts total over £148 million and…
Family protests day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Birmingham Protesters Erect Wall of Shame at Council Over Budget Cuts A family protested day center closures, creating a “wall of shame” at Birmingham Council House during budget meetings. Jean and James Cross led the protest against closing…
Birmingham Council proposes accessible play area, gym, & parking charges at Lickey Hills. Your feedback is wanted. Lickey Hills Country Park Plans Unveiled in Birmingham Consultation Birmingham City Council wants your feedback. They plan changes for Lickey Hills Country Park. Construction could begin this summer so act fast. They want to build an inclusive play…
Report reveals Birmingham City Council ignored warnings on its failed Oracle Fusion IT project, potentially until 2026. Birmingham Council IT Failure Damning Report Exposes Ignored Red Flags Birmingham City Council had trouble with a new IT system. The “Oracle Fusion” project failed badly. A report says the plan was flawed from the start, and the…
Iconic Birmingham venues, including the CBSO and REP Theatre, face total council funding loss due to budget cuts. Birmingham Arts Funding Faces Total Cut in ‘Devastating’ Move Birmingham’s council faces a money crisis. They plan big cuts, impacting arts funding. They’ll cut all funding to major cultural spots. These venues face total loss of support.…