Residential care places for adults with disabilities could be cut and public health initiatives rolled back under Birmingham City Council plans to slash £52 million from the budget over three years.

If further cutbacks are needed then charities and voluntary groups will see grants withdrawn and initiatives to tackle smoking and obesity cut.

The plans were announced as Birmingham City Council launched its latest budget discussion proposals around health and adult social care in the city.

Having already cut the numbers of elderly in homes, the council is planning a similar cut for working age people with learning disabilities to encourage more affordable independent living.