Baltimore Council's 24-hour restaurant ban sparks fury
Local councillors in Maryland spark fury as they attempt to block 24-hour dining establishments, threatening Denny's expansion plans in Honeygo area.
Category : Councils
Council spends £1.6M on asylum seeker bus travel
A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.
Council takes Government to court over asylum hotel
Essex council launches unprecedented legal challenge against Home Office decision to house asylum seekers in local hotel, citing inadequate consultation and strain on community resources.
Lincolnshire Council blocks Miliband's net zero plan
Conservative-led Lincolnshire County Council has rejected Ed Miliband's local net zero pilot scheme, branding it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' in a significant setback for Labour's climate policy.
Council ridiculed for costly wheelie bin colour changes
A local authority faces ridicule after spending thousands on new coloured bin lids instead of using cheap stickers, in what critics call a 'ludicrous waste of public money' during a cost-of-living crisis.
Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster
Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
City Removes Historic Statue Sparking Public Fury
Local authorities face intense backlash after secretly removing a beloved public statue under cover of darkness, igniting protests and accusations of erasing community heritage.
Vintage Typewriter Revolutionises Modern Creativity
Discover how a 70-year-old typewriter is challenging digital norms and unlocking unexpected creative genius in writers, artists, and thinkers across Britain.
Councillor called 'fascist pig' in meeting chaos
A local council meeting descended into chaos after a Reform UK councillor was called a 'fascist pig', forcing the chairman to suspend proceedings amid unprecedented scenes.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Council legal action against asylum seeker hotel
Another local authority launches High Court challenge against government's migrant accommodation policy as tensions rise across UK communities.
Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
Council's £600 parking fine fails after worker's error admission
A motorist successfully challenged a £600 parking penalty after a council worker admitted the ticket was issued in error. The case highlights ongoing issues with parking enforcement across UK councils.
Surrey village faces sixth traveller camp invasion
The peaceful Surrey community of West Horsley faces unprecedented disruption as a sixth unauthorised traveller encampment arrives, prompting urgent council intervention and resident outrage over growing safety and environmental concerns.
Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Council spends £20k on toilet that stays locked
Outrage in regional Victoria as South Gippsland Council spends £20,000 on a single public toilet that remains locked and unusable, sparking fury among local residents and businesses.
Labour chief in storm over 'criminals and nonces' flag remark
A Labour council leader in Stoke-on-Trent faces intense backlash after inflammatory remarks made in a leaked WhatsApp group, calling Union Jack flag campaigners 'criminals' and 'nonces'.
Council bans couple's flower pots over 'fire hazard' fears
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
Councils get new powers to block betting shops and vape stores
Local authorities across England are set to receive sweeping new powers to block new betting shops, payday lenders, and vape stores from opening in a bid to reclaim Britain's high streets. The 'planning crackdown' aims to give communities more control ove
UK Councils Outlaw Shouting at Ponies as Antisocial Behaviour
New Public Space Protection Orders across rural Britain outlaw shouting, aggressive pony-stroking, and other activities deemed antisocial, sparking a debate on civil liberties and local authority powers.
Ex-Royal Marine Labour Councillor Quits Plymouth Council
Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
Council's 'Scrooge' Ban on Ice Cream Van Jingles and Sales
Westminster Council proposes a ban on ice cream vans playing jingles for more than 12 seconds and selling near schools, sparking outrage from vendors and parents.
Village Shops Close as Council Fails to Fix Broken Bridge
A once-thriving English village faces economic ruin after its vital footbridge collapsed. Furious locals blame council inertia for cutting them off and forcing shops to close, demanding immediate action.
Illegal Traveller encampment invades Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village'
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
Melbourne Mayor's stern warning to pro-Palestine protesters
Melbourne's Lord Mayor Sally Capp has issued a direct warning to pro-Palestine protesters, vowing a zero-tolerance policy on intimidation and hate speech ahead of a planned disruption at a Town Hall meeting. Full details on the security response.
Police Investigate Death of Burnley Councillor Charlie Kirk
Lancashire Police launch investigation following the death of Burnley councillor Charlie Kirk after a controversial social media post. Colleagues pay tribute to a dedicated public servant.
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