Birmingham council tax: 10% rise approved amid financial crisis

The levelling-up secretary Michael Gove confirmed the news in a written statement, external.

He said: “It is disappointing that Birmingham City taxpayers are having to foot the bill for the council’s poor governance and decision making.

“Whilst the government will not oppose this request given the seriousness of the circumstances, any decision to increase council tax is solely one for Birmingham City Council, who should have taken into account the pressures that people in Birmingham are currently facing on living costs.”