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Worcestershire Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Budget Approval

2/7/2026

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The chief financial officer warns Worcestershire county councillors they could face civil offences if they do not approve the 2026/27 budget.
The council is in a financial crisis.
The council seeks £71.9 million in emergency government support to avoid bankruptcy and a budget vote is scheduled for later this month, while Reform leadership blames the previous Conservative administration for the financial issues, and Conservatives accuse Reform leadership of mismanagement.

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The chief financial officer warns Worcestershire county councillors they could face civil offences if they do not approve the 2026/27 budget.
The council is in a financial crisis.
The council seeks £71.9 million in emergency government support to avoid bankruptcy and a budget vote is scheduled for later this month, while Reform leadership blames the previous Conservative administration for the financial issues, and Conservatives accuse Reform leadership of mismanagement.