Birmingham has no choice over tax rise
The city council wants to raise council tax by up to 10% each year for two financial years.
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The city council wants to raise council tax by up to 10% each year for two financial years.
Birmingham City Council's Cabinet meets today to discuss its governance issues and dire finances - follow our live blog for updates
The authority faces a budget deficit of £165m this year after declaring itself bankrupt.
EXCLUSIVE: Questions have been raised over the £116million black hole in bankrupt Birmingham City Council's school taxi bills, as spending chief Mike Smith (pictured) appeared unable to account for it.
Bankrupt Birmingham City Council is to be aided out of its financial woes by a team of commissioners - who could claim a combined fee of £8,900 a day.