Councils in Crisis - Brum Rise Up
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You may have seen the coverage of the devastating cuts which are planned in Birmingham, in response to the council effectively declaring itself bankrupt in September last year. These cuts will have huge consequences for SEND provision, library services, the arts and youth services.
It’s not just Birmingham City Council facing catastrophic cuts. In March, Nottingham city councillors voted through cuts to jobs & services as a result of a £53m budget gap. Plans include hundreds of job losses & cuts to care, arts, libraries & youth services
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We're seeing the same story all over the country. A Local Government Association survey found that one in five council leaders in England think it is very or fairly likely that they will need to issue a Section 114 (bankruptcy) notice this year or next.
This Saturday, the 27th April, Birmingham People's Assembly is hosting a campaign and organising meeting, which will bring together unions and local campaigning organisations to plan the fight to keep vital services and resources in Brum. If you're in or around Birmingham, please come along and get involved.
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May Day! May Day! Save Our Services
The next stage in the campaign to save vital services and cultural resources in Birmingham takes place on Monday 6th May (May Bank Holiday Monday). Demand an end to the cuts. Join the Rally outside the Central Library, Centenary Square at 12pm.
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Public Services for All, not Tax Cuts for a Few
Britain is Broken. In the 14 years that the Tories have been in power, both private and public sector pay has declined, job insecurity has ballooned, while services have been slashed, as more and more workers try to get by on poverty pay. Read our #Budget24 assessment here.
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The Budget circus is no laughing matter
"We would like to see councillors in the chamber arguing for an alternative to these devastating cuts — but also outside, standing with us to help build the anti-austerity movement" writes Ben Sellers, People's Assembly National Secretary. Read here.
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Join the People's Assembly
Councils going bankrupt; huge housing crisis; privatisation & marketisation wrecking the NHS, public services, transport & education - and the energy companies are ripping us off. We’re building again, because we have to. Join us as a member today, here.
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Dress to Protest!
Check out our online shop, with the best anti-cuts, pro-union merch. ‘Tories Out’, ‘Kicking Ass’ T-shirts now £13.75, hoodies £25, caps £10, stickers £3.50, badges £2 & tote bags £10 - all with free postage & packing. Visit our online shop here.
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