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Why British Cities Keep Going Bankrupt
British cities are going bankrupt. What was once an exceptionally rare event has become a regular occurance as six city, borough or county councils have announced they've run out of cash over the past two years.
In order to find out why, Tom Nicholas sets off on a four-day road trip around the UK to unpick how local government in the UK works, and how local councils might be empowered to become more sustainable in the future.
Chapters
00:00 British Cities are Going Bankrupt
01:46 Act I: Birmingham Goes Bust
12:10 Act II: A Brief Guide to UK Local Government
28:17 Act III: Deceptive Decentralisation
35:06 Epilogue: Community Wealth Building