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Nottingham council announces effective bankruptcy citing increased social care demand
by Berny Torre
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL became the latest local authority yesterday to declare itself effectively bankrupt.
The Labour-run council’s chief financial officer said the authority was unable to deliver a balanced budget, with a £23 million overspend predicted in the 2023-24 financial year.
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