Erdington reacts to Birmingham City Council cuts and tax rises

National World - LocalTV 2024-02-21

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'We have no alternatives' - that's what John Cotton insists as Birmingham City Council announces £300 million worth of budget cuts and the sale of over £1 billion in assets. This on top of a dramatic 21% council tax rise. I'm here in Erdington to hear people's concerns.
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