Planning Proposals Fail to Address Women's Safety
Draft National Planning Policy Framework omits references to women and girls' safety despite official recommendations following Sarah Everard's murder, critics say.
Category : Councils
Bin Man's Tip: Number Your Bins for Correct Return
A TikTok-famous binman from the South East urges households to label bins with house numbers, explaining collection challenges and preventing mix-ups.
Toddlers Could Be Sent to Pubs Without Hospitality Support
Labour MPs warn that excluding cafes and soft plays from business rates relief could force parents to use pubs as the only social option for young children.
Council Flips Disabled Boy's Beach Pool Causing Fury
Sutherland Shire Council faces backlash after rangers overturned an inflatable pool used by a quadriplegic boy on Australia Day, with the mayor later apologising for lack of discretion.
Free AI Training Offered to Every UK Adult
The UK government will provide free AI training courses to all adults, aiming to boost workplace skills while addressing concerns about technology misuse.
MP Warns: Toddlers May Be Sent to Pubs as Cafes Shut
Labour MP Stella Creasy warns that without broader hospitality support, parents may have only pubs for socialising as cafes and soft plays face closure.
Labour Councillors' Racist WhatsApp Messages Exposed
An independent report commissioned by Tameside Council has revealed shocking 'vile' and 'racist' remarks made by Labour councillors in a WhatsApp group chat.
Councillor's Cycling Vigilante Role Causes Controversy
A Liberal Democrat councillor in Bournemouth faces calls to resign over his aggressive cycling vigilante videos, with a top lawyer warning he may have incriminated himself.
Woman's £500 Cash Found in Recycling Christmas Miracle
Tracy Williams from Treorchy accidentally placed her handbag containing £500 cash with Christmas recycling. Council crews spent three hours searching to recover it in a festive miracle.
Council Tax Discounts for Brits on Five Benefits
Individuals claiming specific benefits may qualify for council tax reductions. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply through your local authority.
Council Flag Decision Sparks Indigenous History Debate
A regional NSW council's vote to remove the Aboriginal flag from chambers has ignited controversy, with traditional owners arguing it erases Indigenous history while the mayor cites unity concerns.
Council Removes Aboriginal Flag, Sparks Local Debate
A regional council in New South Wales has voted to remove the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from its chambers, opting to fly only the Australian flag, a decision that has ignited discussions among locals.
Councillor Compares Australia Day to Holocaust in Fury
Independent Cumberland City councillor Ahmed Ouf faces intense backlash after claiming Australia Day commemorates genocide and linking it to global conflicts.
Council Imposes 20mph Limit Despite Overwhelming Public Opposition
Wokingham Borough Council is proceeding with controversial 20mph speed limits and a new cycle highway despite strong resident objections, sparking accusations of ignoring local democracy.
Swansea Mum Pleads for Action After Toddler Hospitalised in Mouldy Flat
A Swansea mother battles severe damp and mould in her council flat as her two-year-old daughter is hospitalised with pneumonia, pleading with authorities for urgent rehousing.
Labour's Pothole Pledge Faces Uphill Battle
A Full Fact investigation reveals pothole repairs fell 3.5% in 2024/25, casting doubt on Labour's manifesto promise to fix an additional million potholes annually in England.
Labour Leader Criticises Green Party's Housing Policy
Bella Sankey, Labour leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, responds to Green Party's Siân Berry, highlighting Labour's implementation of housing policies Greens advocate.
Local Elections Postponed: 29 Councils Delay Votes to 2027
Twenty-nine of England's 136 scheduled council elections have been officially postponed until 2027 due to capacity issues during local government restructuring, affecting millions of voters.
Ministers Cancel Local Elections Despite Legal Concerns
The government has postponed elections in 29 local authorities, affecting 3.7 million voters, despite warnings the move may be illegal and accusations of political cowardice.
Rural Council Tax Rises Loom Under Labour Funding Shift
County councils warn families in rural England face annual council tax increases for years due to Labour's funding redistribution favouring urban boroughs, creating an £11bn gap.
Local Elections Delayed for 4 Million in 29 English Areas
Local elections are postponed for over 4 million people in 29 council areas in England, part of a government shake-up. Nigel Farage condemns the move, with Reform UK launching a judicial review.
Lancashire Care Homes Saved After Reform U-Turn
Reform councillors in Lancashire announce investment for five care homes previously slated for closure, following months of public outcry and protests.
Bolton Sinkhole Closes Road Near Primary School
A sinkhole has formed outside Mytham Primary School in Bolton, prompting road closures and warnings for residents to avoid the area while authorities investigate.
Grandfather's 'Morally Bankrupt' Parking Fine Fury Over Dying Daughter
An 89-year-old father who was fined while visiting his terminally ill daughter at a cancer centre has condemned a Labour council's initial refusal to cancel the ticket as 'morally bankrupt'.
Local Elections Delayed in 29 English Councils
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed confirms postponement of May elections in 29 council areas across England, with votes now scheduled for 2027.
UK Council Tax Discounts: Who Can Get 25% to 100% Off
Discover who qualifies for council tax discounts in the UK, from 25% sole occupancy reductions to complete 100% exemptions based on income, disability, student status and more.
Rhode Island May Ditch Mr. Potato Head Licence Plates
Rhode Island lawmakers propose ending Mr. Potato Head specialty licence plates after Hasbro relocates to Boston, citing economic concerns and state pride.
29 Council Elections Postponed in Government Reorganisation Plan
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed announces 29 council elections will be postponed this May as part of England's local authority restructuring, while most polls proceed as scheduled.
29 English Council Elections Postponed, Says Reed
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed announces postponement of 29 council elections in May due to local authority reorganisation plans, while majority proceed as scheduled.
Mourners and Funeral Car Fined £100 Each After Church Service
A parking company has apologised after issuing £100 fines to funeral attendees and even the funeral car driver at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Winsford, Cheshire.
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