00:00A council tax rise above the usual limit has been ruled out in Solihull this year, but
00:05warnings have been issued about future increases.
00:09A report to councillors says the authority expects to balance its budget with a 4.99%
00:14rise without seeking special government permission.
00:18Officers warn funding gaps in later years are substantial and may require higher rises.
00:24The Conservative-run council previously received more than £40 million in emergency financial
00:30support. Opposition groups say residents will pay the price, while the council leader says
00:36work continues to address long-term financial pressures, facing difficult decisions ahead
00:41locally in the coming years.
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