Local government

More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding

Heartbreak after bid to save leisure centre fails

Bridges near to falling down, says council leader

Police called after council meeting 'pantomime'

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Council to apply for £15m loan to avoid bankruptcy

Council debt in Norfolk reaches almost £1.5bn

£2.2m price tag for first mayoral election

Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn

Council with £289m debt is 'prudently run' - leader

New spending controls as council 'tightens belt'

Council urged to cut further to avoid bankruptcy

Council ends Serco contract early to save money

Bankrupt council will not raise tax by 10% - leader

Council needs 'exceptional' financial support

Council declaring effective bankruptcy 'a real possibility'

Tip closures among council's budget plans

Six of council's senior directors set to get pay rise

Housebuilder on former Tesco site owes council £1m

Council unveils plans to cut £46m from its budget

Council outlines plans for £14m cuts in budget

Councils facing shortfalls despite spending cuts

Residents facing tax rise to balance council books