Birmingham City Council approves £300m cuts and 21% rise in tax over two years:
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Quick Glance: Birmingham City Council approves £300m cuts and 21% tax rise
- Birmingham City Council has approved a 21% increase in council tax over the next two years.
- More than 50 councillors also voted in favor of £300m in cuts over the same period.
- The cuts and tax rises are part of a plan to receive exceptional financial support from the government.
- Measures also include reductions in services like street lighting and rubbish collection to achieve financial savings.
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