BIRMINGHAM
The beleaguered city council's efforts to fix its finances are hampered by a new standoff with government over old PFI repayment commitments.

HALTON
The council's sums don't quite add up in its case for support over costs for its Mersey bridges, as it claims "surplus" revenue is merely "unused".

KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
The borough's budget gap will hit £40m over the next four years – which is little surprise judging by its wasteful spending on property it then ignores.

OLDHAM
The Labour-run council is clawing back £100,000 it mistakenly handed to 80 councillors over three years, but it still faces a £23m overspend.

RICHMOND
The London borough is under fire over reports that its traffic wardens are giving some shops parking perks in exchange for discounts.

LANCASHIRE
The Reform-led council is threatening to close five day centres and five care homes – and the councillor responsible co-owns a private care company.


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