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'Significant weaknesses' found by Birmingham audit

A report has revealed ‘significant weaknesses’ in services and a ‘lack of stable leadership’ at Birmingham City Council.

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By Martin Ford | 25 May 2022

A report has revealed ‘significant weaknesses' in services and a ‘lack of stable leadership' at Birmingham City Council.

External auditor Grant Thornton's newly-published report relating to 2020-21 ‘identified risks of significant weakness' in governance, sustainability and financial performance.

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