The leader of Shropshire Council said the authority considered issuing a notice to declare bankruptcy, but decided against it.
Inflation and increased demand for services meant the council’s reserves were “practically gone”.
They raised the issue in a cabinet meeting in the same week that Birmingham City Council declared itself effectively bankrupt.
Leader Lezley Picton said a plan was in place to control finances.
Last year, Ms Picton said adult social care made up 85% of the council’s entire budget. Leaving just 15% for everything else.
In February, the local authority said it had “no option” but to increase council tax, as it “suffered” from rising costs delivering services across the…
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