Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council told the BBC the highways department would be cut by 3.85 per cent in 2010/11, the 12 months from April.
This enjoyed and 8.17 per cent rise this year. The second biggest cut is environmental services, 1.44 per cent.
The news will come as a blow to drivers hit by potholes throughout the borough. Click here for pothole stories.
The biggest increase is expected to be in children’s social services, 21.23 per cent.
Council managers throughout the UK have reported extra work in light of the Baby P scandal.
The council told the national survey it expects a 10 to 15 per cent cut in spending in the next three to five years.
And it said it expects to lose 158 jobs, leaving a workforce of about 3,000. The Conservative-controlled authority says it is amongst the lowest funded in England.
The council says it could have to charge for services above the rate of inflation to help balance the books.
It says: “The financial pressures or other service requirements faced by the council may mean that we consider increasing the real financial contribution made from some fees and charges by increasing them beyond the rate of inflation after taking into account all relevant circumstances.”
See the full figures here and read the BBC’s story here. Click here for council savings stories.
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