Seven local authorities in England have received special permission to increase council tax by more than the standard 5% limit, with some allowed rises up to 9%. Residents in these areas should check their upcoming bills.
Worcestershire County Council, led by Reform UK, has been granted permission to raise council tax by up to 9%, the highest increase in England, sparking embarrassment for the party. The government also announced a £5bn debt write-off for councils' special
Sue Farthing's rooster Colonel has been threatened with a Community Protection Notice by South Norfolk Council following noise complaints. Over 900 people have signed a petition supporting the cockerel.
A Hampshire father faces prosecution for letting his 14-year-old son help at their family food truck, with the council claiming it violates child employment laws. The father vows to protect his son's culinary passion.
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Nearly half of UK local authorities anticipate requiring emergency government financial assistance for social care within three years, citing rising demand and deficits.
Research reveals 29 councils postponing May elections plan inflation-busting council tax increases, breaching democratic principles of no taxation without representation.
Nearly half of upper-tier councils may require emergency financial support by 2029 due to rising costs and demand, threatening social care services.
Exclusive data reveals councils have dramatically increased littering fines, with some issuing 160 times more penalties. Critics accuse authorities of revenue-raising tactics.
A refuse collector known as a 'bin-fluencer' on TikTok warns households that disposing of batteries, vapes, or electrical items in bins risks explosions and higher council tax costs.
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As calls grow to boycott Amazon, OpenAI, and other tech firms over political ties, the tangled infrastructure of the modern web makes true disconnection virtually unachievable.
Residents in Monterey Park, California, successfully organized against a proposed datacenter, securing a moratorium through community activism and highlighting a growing national movement against such facilities.
Reform UK's flagship Kent council faces allegations of misleading claims over £40m in net zero savings, based on unfunded projects with no documentation, sparking a political row.
A Local Government Association survey reveals 79% of councils face insolvency by 2028 due to mounting Send deficits, with urgent reform needed to address the £6 billion funding gap.
Eddy Shah, the pioneering newspaper owner who broke print unions and transformed UK media with Today, has died aged 80, leaving a complex legacy of innovation and controversy.
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UK residents are urged to verify their eligibility for financial assistance through the Household Support Fund, which helps cover essential costs like bills and food via local councils.
A councillor has condemned a £7,000 road sign warning of ducks crossing in Southend-on-Sea, claiming no ducks have been seen there in 25 years, while Essex Highways defends it as necessary for wildlife protection.
An anonymous motorist dubbed 'Shefford Banksy' has renamed Old Bridge Way to 'Potholesville' and 'Wheel Wrecker Way' in protest over severe potholes causing car damage, as the council says it cannot fix the private road.
London Councils, representing 32 boroughs, urges the government to allocate at least 50% of tourist tax revenue to local areas for reinvestment in services like street cleaning and business support.
A new council initiative requires households to use up to twelve different bins for waste sorting, sparking debate over the 'postcode lottery' of rubbish collection across Britain.
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A Castle Point councillor criticises a £7,000 temporary duck crossing sign in Essex, claiming he's never seen ducks there in 25 years, while highways officials defend it as necessary for safety near a nature reserve.
A private tutor from Whitstable received a £100 parking penalty for an alleged 2023 offence in late 2025, but has been told her window to appeal has expired.
A refuse collector turned TikTok influencer warns that disposing of vapes and batteries in household bins can cause explosions, leading to costly damage and potential council tax increases.
A controversial holographic display featuring Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has been removed from the city's international airport following criticism over its escalating costs and partisan attacks.
Residents of Daws Heath in Essex are demanding answers after their council spent £7,000 on a duck crossing warning sign, despite locals never seeing ducks in the area and no nearby ponds.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has dismissed questions about his taxpayer-funded $164,000 Jeep as 'racist' while defending the luxury vehicle's cost and security upgrades amid public outrage.
Matthew Fraser Moat, a Reform UK cabinet member at Kent County Council, has resigned following an interview where he appeared to suggest no significant cuts were made, contradicting the party's efficiency drive.
Matthew Fraser Moat steps down from Kent County Council cabinet after Financial Times interview where he suggested authority had 'not made any cuts', claiming his words were twisted.
A Perth park has been renamed Koolyanga Park following community consultation, ending a six-year controversy over its former name's perceived racist connotations.
West Northamptonshire Council faces accusations of illegally enforcing a box junction without traffic lights, generating over £515,000 from 15,000 fines since 2024.
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The Department for Education plans to block councils from using outdated rules that prevent unmarried people, renters, and full-time workers from fostering children.
