This week, a protest was held outside Birmingham City Council's headquarters over anticipated cuts to youth services, amid efforts to address a £300m funding gap in its budget. Concerns are growing as services for children and young people are expected to be significantly reduced. Additionally, there is public outcry over plans to close twenty-five Birmingham libraries, with campaigners urging councillors to reconsider. Amidst these budgetary constraints, the council, described as 'bankrupt' by some reports, hosted a 'Queering Nutrition' event, drawing further attention and criticism. Birmingham councillors are now faced with the difficult task of approving what is being called the worst budget in history, under pressure to reevaluate their decisions.
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'Bankrupt' council at centre of budget-cut protest holds 'Queering Nutrition' event | Telegraph @CressidaWetton @JoshxHowie @LewisSchaffer https://t.co/Nu6ErUkXs8
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Campaigners plead with councillors to rethink plans to close twenty-five Birmingham libraries | By @LewisJWarner https://t.co/l99x0cBOsd
ICYMI - a protest was held outside Birmingham City Council's HQ this week over expected cuts to youth services BCC is preparing to set out how it will plug a £300m funding gap in its budget - services for children/young people are expected to be slashed https://t.co/EdO5dPyudY