00:02Birmingham City Council has approved a council tax rise of just under 5% after passing its
00:08budget for the next financial year. The increase agreed at a resumed full council meeting means
00:14the bill for a typical Bandy property will rise by just over £116 from April. The Labour
00:21Administration says the budget closes a £300 million gap and marks a return to financial
00:27stability after the authority declared effective bankruptcy in 2023. Conservative councillors
00:34criticise the plans, calling them higher taxes for fewer services across the city.
00:39They say savings remain unclear and residents face pressure.
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