Council defends tax collection record

Britain’s largest local authority has defended its record at collecting council tax, insisting it is in line with other major cities.

By MJ Correspondent | 17 July 2014

Britain's largest local authority has defended its record at collecting council tax, insisting it is in line with other major cities.

Arrears have risen by 15% over the past year at Birmingham City Council, with the authority currently owed more than £105m.

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