Thurrock Council

Croydon hikes council tax by 15% after bankruptcy

Bankrupt council asks government for £636m loan

Bankrupt council expecting £182.5m from government

Bankrupt council repays authority's £10m loan

Bankrupt council plans pay rise for staff

Finance chief at debt-ridden council resigns

Bankrupt council pays 'away from post' staff £129k

Bust council plans to continue tax support scheme

Council facing budget shortfall drops homes scheme

Debt-ridden council repays £15m loan with interest

Council declares itself bust after failed investing

Chief executive of £469m debt council quits

Shortfall council to declare financial distress

Councils agree to pursue devolution and new mayor

Russell Brand appeals to save childhood theatre

Police offer assistance amid council finance probe

Council with £469m budget gap 'took risks'

Council reveals 'grave' £469m hole in budget

Council leader promises tough decisions over budget. Video, 00:01:35Council leader promises tough decisions over budget

Oil protesters sentenced over injunction breach

Firm goes into administration owing council £655m

Residents back plans to demolish tower blocks

Council does not rule out selling 10,000 homes