An extraordinary Finance and Resources took place this morning, attended by Cllr Paul Tilsley. Afterwards, Group Leader Roger Harmer summarised. “This situation is so serious, yet I fear that Birmingham Labour are still not recognising the severity"
“This council needs to stop the bleed. The way to do this is to complete the job evaluation and stop task and finish arrangements”.
Over the weekend, an 11 year old girl and three adult men were attached by an American XL bully in Bordesley Green; the same breed as the dog pictured. This has led to a number of resident concerns being raised today.
On Tuesday 5 September, the council announced that a section 114 (3) notice had been issue, meaning that the council can not balance it's budget. In this piece, Group Leader Roger Harmer answers the question - What next?
Cllr Tilsley has many years of experience in financial matters at the council. In this piece, he sets out how this happened, and the impact it will have on Sheldon
Today, Birmingham City Council have issued a section 114 notice. Effectively this means that the council is bankrupt and if it was a company would be put into liquidation.
