Government Faces High Court Challenge Over Council Funds
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Category : Councils
Council in storm over 'intimidating' St George's Cross claim
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.
Kemi Badenoch slams council's St George's flag ban
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.
Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats
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.
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Pensioners injured on 'ski slope' paving after £1.3m council revamp
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'.
Tory Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Asylum Hotels
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.
Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels
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 councils remove UK flags in Palestine solidarity row
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 Councillor Under Investigation After Radio Show Stunt
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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Online Safety Act may boost VPN use for porn access
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.
Audit Commission axe led to council chaos, report finds
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's £110m refugee policy crisis
Glasgow City Council faces a staggering £110 million budget shortfall as its generous refugee support policy backfires, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
Husband forced to tear down drive for ill wife
A devoted husband's efforts to help his ailing wife have been crushed by council bureaucracy, leaving him devastated.
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Councils risk liability over 20mph limit reversals
Local authorities reversing 20mph speed limits and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) could be held legally responsible for resulting road fatalities, warns new guidance.
Council bans St George's flag on public buildings
Tower Hamlets Council faces backlash after prohibiting the display of St George's Cross on council buildings, citing 'community cohesion' concerns.
Flag-raiser confronts council over St George's Cross removal
A patriotic local confronts council workers removing the St George's Cross as Keir Starmer backs residents opposing the move to display Palestinian flags.
Council bans St George's Cross flags over 'safety fears'
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.
Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 3,000+ new words
Discover the latest additions to the Cambridge Dictionary, including viral slang like 'skibidi' and terms reflecting modern culture, technology, and social trends.
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£300m for Ukrainian refugees unspent in English councils
English councils have failed to spend more than £300m allocated to support Ukrainian refugees, raising questions about resource management and housing shortages.
Bin collection delays hit UK due to staff shortages
Households face overflowing bins as waste collection services struggle with severe staff shortages. Councils warn of ongoing disruptions.
Cambridge Dictionary adds Skibidi, Tradwife for 2023
The Cambridge Dictionary has updated its entries with a slew of 2023's most talked-about slang, from TikTok trends like 'Skibidi' to controversial terms like 'Tradwife'. Discover the new words defining our digital age.
Cambridge Dictionary Adds 'Skibidi' and 'Tradwife'
The Cambridge Dictionary has updated its lexicon with trendy terms like 'skibidi' and 'tradwife,' reflecting evolving cultural trends and internet slang.
Labour council removes Union Jack for Palestine flags
A Labour-led council has ignited controversy after removing Union Jack flags in favour of Palestinian symbols, prompting police intervention amid rising tensions.
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Notting Hill pensioners get £25k seaside trip to skip carnival
Elderly residents of Notting Hill were treated to a luxurious seaside getaway, funded by taxpayers, to escape the annual carnival festivities.
Labour councillor cleared of violent disorder charges
Suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones has been found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder, following a high-profile court case.
Couple's garden destroyed by council without warning
A Canadian couple's lovingly tended garden was torn apart by local authorities without warning, sparking outrage and raising questions about property rights.
Wolverhampton Council rethinks grave fee plan
Wolverhampton Council faces backlash over plans to impose extra fees for wider graves, prompting a rethink on the controversial policy.
Council scraps 'fat tax' on burial plots after backlash
A local council has scrapped plans to impose a 20% 'fat tax' on wider burial plots following fierce backlash from residents and campaigners.
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Wolverhampton Cemetery's 'Fat Tax' Sparks Fury
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