Council's Kirkby road sign spelling blunder mocked
Knowsley Council faces embarrassment after installing road signs with 'Kirkby' misspelled multiple times, prompting local ridicule and demands for correction.
Category : Councils
Democrats back council candidate with murderer husband
Democratic Party in Bangor, Maine faces controversy after endorsing Angela Walker for city council despite her husband serving life for brutal 1993 murder. Stephen King's hometown embroiled in political drama.
Council removes Australian flags before Australia Day
A controversial decision by Maitland City Council to remove Australian flags from civic buildings before Australia Day has ignited a fierce debate about national identity and council priorities.
Council bans Christmas lights before December 1st
North Northamptonshire Council enforces strict Christmas decoration rules, banning outdoor lights before December with potential enforcement action for early decorators.
Council's flag removal order sparks festive fury
Westminster Council demands removal of political flags for Christmas lights installation, creating irony as Reform UK-led authority targets its own supporters' displays.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Council axes village's beloved 150-year-old chestnut tree
Residents of a quiet Nottinghamshire village are devastated after council contractors chopped down their cherished 150-year-old horse chestnut tree without warning, sparking fury and heartbreak throughout the community.
Melbourne council wipes parking fines for homeless
A Melbourne council has made headlines by forgiving parking fines for people experiencing homelessness in a radical policy shift that's dividing public opinion across the city.
Government cracks down on unfair council fines
Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
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.
Government slams council's four-day week trial
Ministers express 'disappointment' as controversial four-day working week trial continues despite government opposition. Find out why this radical workplace experiment is causing political turmoil.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Reform UK expels two Kent councillors
Two Reform UK councillors in Kent have been dramatically expelled from the party following an internal investigation, raising questions about discipline within Nigel Farage's political movement.
Montana official's homeless 'tourist' scheme sparks outrage
City Commissioner Pete Anderson faces backlash after suggesting homeless people should be 'tourists' and given one-way bus tickets out of town in controversial proposal.
UK councils adopt 'Welcome to Country' for migrants
Local authorities across Britain are implementing a controversial 'Welcome to Country' ceremony for new arrivals, sparking debate about cultural appropriation and integration policies.
Councils to house asylum seekers until year-end
Local authorities across Britain face extended housing obligations for asylum seekers until December 31st as government struggles with processing delays and accommodation shortages.
Resisting WiFi Mattresses and Smart Litter Boxes
As tech companies push increasingly absurd connected devices into our homes, a growing backlash questions whether we're trading common sense for convenience in our hyper-digitised lives.
Residents forced to pay £1,200 for play area log
Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.
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.
Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
Council fines woman £150 for pouring coffee down drain
A London woman faces a hefty £150 penalty from council officials who spotted her disposing of coffee grounds down a drain in what critics call an extreme example of jobsworth enforcement.
Council bans scary Halloween costumes from kids' disco
A UK council has sparked outrage by prohibiting frightening Halloween costumes at a children's disco, claiming they might cause distress in controversial safety measures.
Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Reform UK councillors walk out of Kent meeting
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
Starmer cancels Israeli football meeting after council pressure
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer cancels meeting with Israeli football club after Birmingham Council intervention, raising questions about political influence on international relations.
Hawkesbury Council approves controversial rate hike
Hawkesbury residents face financial strain as local council votes through significant rate increases despite overwhelming community opposition and heated public protests.
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