Local government

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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

Inquiry into ex-officer at £469m black hole council

HS2 axe had 'significant shock' on council finances

Debt-laden council votes for extra housing spend

Councillors avoid jail threat by approving plan