Local Elections Could Be Delayed in 63 Council Areas
The government is consulting 63 council areas on postponing local elections until 2027, citing reorganisation pressures. Opposition accuses Labour of being 'scared of voters'. Read the full story.
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Labour accused of 'running scared' over election delays
Keir Starmer faces accusations of undermining democracy as Labour invites 63 councils to postpone local elections. Critics say the move, affecting 10 million voters, is a political ploy to limit losses. Read the full story.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Six Councils Can Raise Tax Over 5% Without Vote
Six London councils can raise council tax by over 5% without a referendum after government funding cuts. The move aims to improve fairness but sparks political row.
Council Tax to Rise as New Funding Formula Shifts Cash
A new three-year funding settlement for English councils uses a 'Fair Funding' formula to direct more cash to deprived areas. Find out if your council tax bill will increase and which local authorities are affected.
New funding deal boosts deprived councils, cuts affluent ones
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement aimed at 'left-behind places', while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore pride?
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
London councils spend £500m on private firms in 2024
A new report exposes London councils' 'sustained reliance' on consultancy and outsourcing firms, with spending exceeding half a billion pounds last year. Discover the impact of austerity and the call to rebuild public services.
Councils Rename Streets Linked to Prince Andrew
UK councils are undertaking complex administrative processes to rename streets honouring Prince Andrew, as residents report embarrassment. Discover the challenges and costs involved.
Suburbs face council tax hikes in funding shake-up
Families in suburban and shire counties face painful council tax increases as a new 'fairer' funding system redirects central resources to deprived urban areas. Discover the impact.
Reform Councils Save £331m for Taxpayers
Reform UK's cost-cutting councils have saved taxpayers £331 million and filled over 136,000 potholes since May. Discover how they're reshaping local government spending.
23,000 empty classrooms in England as birth rates plummet
A dramatic decline in birth rates has left England with thousands of empty school classrooms, forcing local councils to make difficult decisions about educational provision and taxpayer funding.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Woking Council Bankruptcy: Property Investments Create Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Woking Borough Council's disastrous property investments created Britain's worst financial crisis in local government history, with taxpayers facing astronomical debt.
Four-Day Work Week Made Permanent Amid Productivity Concerns
Exclusive investigation reveals how South Cambridgeshire Council's permanent four-day week policy is dividing opinion and raising serious questions about productivity and public service delivery.
Household Support Fund Faces Axe Amid Cost Crisis
Exclusive: Labour government confronts difficult decision over future of vital crisis fund as councils warn of 'devastating consequences' for vulnerable families.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Government clamps down on council four-day weeks
Ministers take unprecedented action to block South Cambridgeshire's pioneering four-day working week, sparking a major debate about the future of work in UK local government.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
UK councils adopt 'Welcome to Country' for migrants
Local authorities across Britain are implementing a controversial 'Welcome to Country' ceremony for new arrivals, sparking debate about cultural appropriation and integration policies.
Councils to house asylum seekers until year-end
Local authorities across Britain face extended housing obligations for asylum seekers until December 31st as government struggles with processing delays and accommodation shortages.
Council Tax Cut: 25% Reduction Possible for Millions
Households across England could benefit from significant council tax reductions as government considers fundamental reform of the controversial property valuation system.
Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
UK's Worst Bin Collections Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK councils with the worst bin collection records as residents face overflowing waste and missed collections.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
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