BBCOne in 10 county councils in England is facing effective bankruptcy – putting vital services at risk, local government leaders have warned.
More local authorities fear they could be next, according to a survey by the County Councils Network.
They are calling for emergency funding from the government to stave off financial collapse.
The government said it had already made £5.1bn extra available to local authorities for 2022/23 – and was ready to talk to any council concerned about its financial position.
Labour-run Birmingham City Council faces a bill of up to £760m following equal pay claims and a flawed IT system that spiralled over budget, leading to questions about the council’s governance.
However, local government leaders are…
