In a stunning political development, two Warwick City Council members, Jessica Marino and Stephen Angell, have abruptly resigned from their posts, citing personal reasons and leaving the council in a state of upheaval.
Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.
A family is demanding answers after a retired florist was killed by a falling tree branch while walking her dog in a park. An inquest hears the tragic details as council safety protocols are scrutinised.
Colchester City Council launches a tough new campaign against fly-tipping, warning residents they will be fined up to £400 for dumping waste illegally. The 'no nonsense' approach targets offenders across the borough.
An investigation reveals Reform UK's strategic targeting of local media outlets like Nottinghamshire Live to amplify its message, raising questions about press impartiality and political influence in the council election landscape.
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t
A British local council is embroiled in a fierce controversy after hosting a talk by a Palestinian official labelled a 'terrorist' by critics. The event, part of a 'friendship agreement' with a West Bank town, has sparked outrage and accusations of promot
Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
A local council faces fury after branding the English flag 'unacceptable' and 'intimidating' in an official document, sparking a major free speech and heritage debate.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.
George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.
Multiple pensioners have been injured on a dangerously steep paved area in a British market town, following a controversial £1.3 million renovation by the local council that residents are branding a 'complete waste of money'.
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.
Labour-led councils across England are removing the Union Jack and St George's Cross from official buildings in solidarity with Palestine, igniting a fierce political battle over national symbolism and local authority powers.
Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi
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New regulations under the Online Safety Act may lead adults to use VPNs to bypass age checks on porn sites, raising concerns about privacy and effectiveness.
A damning report highlights how the abolition of the Audit Commission in England has resulted in skyrocketing costs and administrative chaos for local councils, with taxpayers footing the bill.
Glasgow City Council faces a staggering £110 million budget shortfall as its generous refugee support policy backfires, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
A devoted husband's efforts to help his ailing wife have been crushed by council bureaucracy, leaving him devastated.
Local authorities reversing 20mph speed limits and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) could be held legally responsible for resulting road fatalities, warns new guidance.
Tower Hamlets Council faces backlash after prohibiting the display of St George's Cross on council buildings, citing 'community cohesion' concerns.
A patriotic local confronts council workers removing the St George's Cross as Keir Starmer backs residents opposing the move to display Palestinian flags.
A local council has ignited controversy after demanding the removal of St George's Cross flags, citing 'health and safety concerns'. Residents and politicians are furious over the decision.
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English councils have failed to spend more than £300m allocated to support Ukrainian refugees, raising questions about resource management and housing shortages.
Households face overflowing bins as waste collection services struggle with severe staff shortages. Councils warn of ongoing disruptions.
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