From the newsroom. Birmingham city council has effectively declared bankruptcy in a statement, the council said its issued a section 114 notice which prevents all but essential spending. It says its part of spending. It says its part of plans to meet its financial liabilities relating to equal pay liabilities relating to equal pay claims. The council also says its facing a financial gap within its budget currently standing in the region of £87 million. Finances related to protecting Vulnerable People and Statutory Services remain in place. However all other new spending will cease with immediate effect. The schools immediate effect. The schools minister says the government has been very proactive in dealing with the concrete crisis in schools and has been issuing guidance to schools since 2018. In speaking to gb news nick gibbs, comments come after the education secretary apologised for using Strong Language while expressing her frustration at the situation. Both rishi sunak and Gilli
Now we have a change in the weather. We are still looking at warm temperatures this afternoon. Outofstate pee beach 82 degrees out at saint pete each beach 82 degrees. Our temperatures are sitting in the 80s. And radar imagery to see it is pretty quiet. We cannot rule out any stray showers. Our rain chances are not huge. Temperatures will be in the mid likely not see much in the way of rainfall. After we had passed 7 30 were looking dry, light breeze with a few clouds around. Overnight temperatures will drop back into the 60s. Rain chances are staying the same. They are staying low through the extended period but the cold front doesnt look like it will be quite as cool as we a giant sinkhole at the mosaics plan reopens. Now they want the state to stop issuing phosphate mining permit. The sierra club one army corps of engineers to do an environmental study and to stop new mining permits until it is completed. Fix the sewer system. Improvements include lining the pipes and fixing the man
Treatment plan. These are not a quick fix. Its also going to take a significant investment of time to get everything done that we want to accomplish, everything. It will take about five years, ending in 2021. Reporter the estimated cost is 300 million. St. Pete resident Walter Donnelly is on board he lives near Eckerd College and his home has been his home has been flooded several times sie where i live. I could throw a stone and it to where it overflows. Thats why we are involved here. In the plan that was presented today, that will prevent that from happening to me and my neighbors. There are 10,000 of us in the group that i represent who are absolutely concerned about this and this is the way out. Reporter the city only has about 161 million budgeted for looking to go after state and federal money, bond money as well and of course possibly increase the rate on the project. Thank you very much. From the tampa bay area to daytona beach, the i4 corrider is a must win in a crucial swing
Reimbursement rates for generating excess electricity. But as Patrick Walker explains. The solar debate is far from over. Patrick Walker after a contentious battle between the Solar Industry and nv energy dating back to the summer of 2015. The two sides have reached an agreement to allow nevadas 32thousand net metering customers to be reimbursed under the older. More generous rate structure for excess generated electricty. Kevin Geraghty sr. Vp, energy supply, nv energy from the very beginning, weve wanted to protect these customers, from 2015 when asked that customers who entered into these agreements be protected. Patrick Walker nv energys Senior Vice President of energy supply. Kevin geraghty. Says the settlement makes good on the incentives rooftop solar customers expected. When they installed their systems. But industry reps say the proposal only solves half of the problem. Sean Gallagher vp, govt affairs, Solar Energy Industries association it will fix the problem for customers w
Center. And well hear from parker throughout the morning. ad lib toss to greg High Pressure has now shifted to the east southeast; centering now just east of winds pick up slightly to between 5 and 15 mph and will continue through saturday. Mostly sunny skies are anticipated for the weekend but valentines day sunday will be slightly more breezy ranging winds speeds between 10 and 20 mph. Moving into next week, tuesday and wednesday we peak with warmth due to an approaching front. Mid to upper 70s will be common but by thursday, models indicate heavy clouds with a small chance for rain and temperatures falling back to the upper 60s and lower 70s. Breaking right now. A massive ware house fire in new jersey burning for hours were getting live images from our affiliate there. It can be seen for 50 miles. And has closed schools in the area. This is in hillsborough township. That about an hour outside of new york city. It broke out around 3 pm yesterday. By now its been burning for about 15