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Birmingham Council Closes £300M Gap, Plans Tax Rise

2/4/2026

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Cotton Revives Council
  • John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council, said the council has moved beyond the 'bankrupt Birmingham' label after closing a £300 million budget gap and lifting the Section 114 notice.
  • The council plans a £130 million investment in frontline services and a 4.99% council tax rise.
  • Cotton expressed disappointment over the bins strike and urged a resolution that protects progress and maintains a balanced budget with local partners.