FINANCE

Controversial Stoke budget rejected in council vote

Councillors are deadlocked over the budget just a week ahead of the national deadline.

article-author
By Martin Ford | 02 March 2020

Councillors in Stoke are deadlocked over a controversial budget just a week ahead of the national deadline.

A split in Stoke-on-Trent City Council's ruling coalition of Conservative and independents led to the proposed budget being rejected in a vote last week.

Martin Ford

Popular articles by Martin Ford

  1. Ombudsman calls for more powers
  2. Call for courage over failing council finances
  3. Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning
  4. MPs sound alarm on SEND deficits

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Martin Ford

Popular articles by Martin Ford

  1. Ombudsman calls for more powers
  2. Call for courage over failing council finances
  3. Government will 'not hesitate' to intervene in planning
  4. MPs sound alarm on SEND deficits
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408