Government Announces Extra £600 Million for Struggling Councils

Published on January 24, 2024

Local authorities in England will receive a £600 million support package, which comes as councils across the country experience staggering debt. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said that the financial boost will help councils deliver key services. Many local authorities in the country have been struggling financially, accumulating debt and cutting services available to residents. A number of councils in England have announced their effective bankruptcy since 2021. In England, a total sum of £102 billion worth of debt has been reported across all of its 317 councils. Emergency extra funding could put off the immediate threat of some councils issuing section 114 notices, which most recently has been the case for the Birmingham City Council....

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