London council tax to rise over £20 to fight phone theft
Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes a £20+ council tax increase for Band D homes to fund a record £1.22bn police investment, targeting London's soaring mobile phone theft epidemic. Read the full plan.
Category : Councils
Council pronoun guidance sparks backlash
A Labour-run council faces criticism for advising staff to share pronouns in meetings and emails. Women's rights groups call the guidance discriminatory. Read the full story.
Postman baffled by 'nonsense' road markings in Letchworth
A Royal Mail postman discovered bizarre parking bay lines on a Hertfordshire road that 'doesn't make sense', leaving driveways vulnerable. Council responds to the baffling layout.
Fly-Tipping Epidemic: 1.15M Cases, Few Prosecutions
Shocking data reveals over 1.15 million fly-tipping reports in England last year, yet a mere 0.14% led to prosecution. Discover why this criminal offence is going unpunished.
Reform councillor faces no action over threat to colleague
A Kent County Councillor will face no disciplinary action after threatening to punch a colleague 'right in the jaw'. Opposition leaders express disappointment over the decision.
Pensioner threatens to chain himself to historic lamppost
A 78-year-old former city councillor in Canterbury vows to chain himself to a Victorian lamppost to stop its removal. Kent County Council's plan to replace corroded historic posts sparks a heritage battle.
No action against Reform councillor over punch threat
Kent County Councillor Peter Osborne will face no sanctions for threatening to punch a colleague, a decision opposition leaders call 'disappointing'. Read the full story.
Council election delays spark democratic concerns
More than 20 local council elections in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking fierce criticism over democratic accountability during a government overhaul of local authorities.
Norfolk villagers ridicule 'road to nowhere' byway decision
Residents in Sidestrand, Norfolk, mock council for registering a 650ft public byway that ends at a dangerous, crumbling cliff edge. Discover the four-year process behind this controversial move.
Martin Lewis Alert Over Carers' Council Tax Discount
An MSE investigation reveals millions of unpaid carers may have missed council tax discounts due to incorrect council website info. Check your eligibility now.
Council tax for Dorset beach huts sparks owner fury
BCP Council votes to charge full council tax on 344 beach huts at Mudeford Spit, costing owners £5,200 annually. Owners call it a 'cash cow' move and threaten legal action.
Dog owners warned over £1,000 fines for PSPO breaches
Dog owners in England and Wales risk legal action and fines up to £1,000 for ignoring Public Spaces Protection Orders. Learn the six essential rules to follow.
Seagull feeding ban proposed after attacks in Eyemouth
A Scottish councillor is pushing for a first-of-its-kind bylaw to ban feeding seagulls in Eyemouth, following decades of aggressive bird attacks on residents and children. Read the full story.
Putting your bin out wrong could lead to £80 fine
UK residents warned over common bin presentation mistakes that can lead to council fines of up to £80. Learn the rules to avoid penalties.
Caterham could fine drivers £100 for excessive horn honking
Tandridge District Council proposes a Public Space Protection Order to tackle pavement parking and excessive horn use in Caterham Valley. Fines of up to £100 could be issued.
Reform UK Welcomes New Councillors in Defection Surge
Nigel Farage's Reform UK strengthens its local government presence with defectors from the Conservatives and Greens. New councillors include a former BBC journalist and an ex-hostage.
Dog walkers risk £100 fine without poo bag proof
UK councils are enforcing new PSPO rules: dog owners must carry and show poo bags or face a £100 fixed penalty notice. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Dog walkers risk £100 fine without poo bag proof
UK councils are enforcing new PSPO rules requiring dog owners to carry waste bags. Failure to show proof can result in an immediate £100 fine. Stay informed to avoid penalties.
Catastrophic Flood Warning Issued by Councils
Local leaders warn of economic devastation and a repeat of the 2014 Somerset floods unless the Government provides urgent funding for flood defence maintenance.
Catastrophic Flooding Warning Without Urgent Funding
Local councils warn of 'catastrophic flooding and economic devastation' as Environment Agency cuts shift a £52.4m flood defence bill to local taxpayers. Urgent action needed.
Council Leaks Parent's Name in Trans Row Data Breach
A mother's identity was leaked by council officials after she raised concerns about a teacher's pro-trans posts. Critics allege a serious data breach and a pattern of silencing gender-critical voices.
Council Tax Errors Cost Carers £1,000, Says Lewis
Martin Lewis warns outdated council info is stopping unpaid carers claiming vital council tax discounts. Check if you're owed hundreds. #MartinLewis #CouncilTax
Councils give wrong info on carer council tax discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to inaccurate information on local authority websites. Check your eligibility now.
Councils give wrong info on carer council tax discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to incorrect information on council websites. Check eligibility now.
'Socialist Speed Bumps' Anger Lewisham Residents
Wealthy motorists in south London accuse Labour-run council of installing oversized traffic cushions that damage expensive cars. Council insists bumps meet national guidelines.
'Socialist Speed Bumps' Anger South London Drivers
Residents of a wealthy south London street accuse Labour-run Lewisham Council of installing oversized speed cushions that damage expensive cars. Council insists bumps meet national guidelines.
Pothole Map Shames Labour Councils as Worst Performers
A new government map reveals Labour-run councils are failing worst on pothole repairs. See the traffic light ratings ahead of May's crucial local elections.
Reform Councils 'Worst at Fixing Potholes' as New System Launched
A quarter of Reform-led local highway authorities receive a 'Red' rating in the Government's new pothole performance map. Labour accuses Reform of failing motorists. Read the full analysis.
Reform Councils 'Worst at Fixing Potholes'
New government data reveals a quarter of Reform-led councils received the worst 'Red' rating for road repairs. Discover which areas are failing motorists and the £7.3bn funding pledge.
Woman handcuffed by police for feeding pigeons in London
A woman in her 40s was arrested and handcuffed by six Met Police officers in Harrow for feeding pigeons, breaching a PSPO. She was fined £100. Read the full story.
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