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Worcestershire Council Seeks £71.9M Amid Financial Crisis

2/10/2026

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Reform UK faces a financial crisis in Worcestershire and seeks £71.9 million in emergency support.
The council requests permission to raise council tax by 10%.
The crisis comes less than a year after Reform UK took control, with debt near £600 million.
Jo Monk, the council leader, says the problems stem from previous Conservative administrations.
A crucial council vote later this month will determine Reform's ability to manage the crisis.

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Reform UK faces a financial crisis in Worcestershire and seeks £71.9 million in emergency support.
The council requests permission to raise council tax by 10%.
The crisis comes less than a year after Reform UK took control, with debt near £600 million.
Jo Monk, the council leader, says the problems stem from previous Conservative administrations.
A crucial council vote later this month will determine Reform's ability to manage the crisis.