Birmingham City Council faces a growing financial crisis with an overspend that has reached nearly £40m. In response to the crisis, councillors have voted to postpone a planned 18% pay increase for themselves. The financial strain on the council has led to calls for a rapid inquiry, as there is an expected wave of severe cuts to local services. The council's leader has been challenged over the delay in the budget, which has heightened fears over the impending cuts. Amidst the financial turmoil, the council has generated £4m from the sale of 25 properties.
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Councillors in Birmingham have voted to postpone a planned 18% increase to their own pay. https://t.co/74N2YnDXgJ