Labour's funding shake-up could trigger council tax rises
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
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New funding deal boosts deprived councils, cuts affluent ones
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement aimed at 'left-behind places', while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore pride?
Council funding formula shifts cash to 'deprived' areas
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
Major Council Tax Change Announced for England
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
Damning Review Slams Arts Council England's Funding Strategy
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Titchmarsh sells home as 160-house plan sparks village row
Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh is downsizing from his £4m Hampshire manor. Villagers are furious over a 'disproportionate' plan to build 160 homes nearby. Read the full story.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
£450k for Pooh as town protests asylum seeker camp
Wealden District Council faces backlash for spending £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary while residents demand CCTV restoration. Thousands protest nearby asylum seeker plans. Read the full story.
Pirate ship in garden sparks council planning row
A pensioner's massive DIY pirate ship, a neighbourhood Halloween favourite, faces a council investigation after a complaint. Steve Coombs says the attraction brings joy, but officials insist it needs planning permission.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Council cancels contract over Union flag display
A parish council terminates a £9,000 contract with a tree surgeon who erected hundreds of Union flags and St George's crosses on lampposts, citing political neutrality.
Epping Council Continues Fight to Close Asylum Hotel
Epping Forest District Council votes to appeal High Court decision on Bell Hotel asylum accommodation. Legal battle continues amid protests and national implications.
Council to appeal High Court asylum hotel ruling
Epping Forest District Council votes to continue legal fight against Bell Hotel housing asylum seekers. Follow the latest developments in this ongoing planning dispute.
Hunter Valley council plans 40% rate hike
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.
Legal challenge over 600 male migrants at army camp
Wealden District Council issues legal challenge against Home Office plans to house 600 male asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp. Residents protest over safety fears.
Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home
David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Council's 'Intimidating Eyes' Posters Trigger Abuse Victims
South Cambridgeshire District Council faces backlash over 'triggering' anti-litter campaign featuring masculine eyes. Victims of domestic violence and PTSD speak out against the distressing imagery.
Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy
Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.
Askham: Lake District's Secret Village With 500 Residents
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, the charming village of Askham offers the perfect rural retreat with stunning scenery, traditional pubs, and breathtaking walks away from the crowds.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
School Transport Costs Surge 24%, Councils Warn of Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals English councils' home-to-school transport costs have surged by 24%, leaving vulnerable families and local authorities in financial distress.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Woking Council's £90m BAE Systems deal collapses
Exclusive: Woking Borough Council faces financial turmoil as £90 million property deal with defence giant BAE Systems falls through, threatening local services and council tax hikes.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Bradford Council sells historic halls to plug £150m debt
Cash-strapped Bradford Council launches emergency property sell-off, sacrificing treasured country halls and community landmarks to tackle catastrophic £150 million debt crisis.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Cotswolds village bans black doors in preservation fight
The picturesque Cotswolds village of Snowshill has banned fashionable black doors and windows in a bold move to protect its historic character from modern design trends sweeping through the countryside retreat.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
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