Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Services for children, young people and families in Birmingham face a funding drop of more than £100 million after councillors approved what are thought to be the biggest budget cuts in local authority history.

Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock
Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock

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