Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
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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.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Hundreds of protesters marched through Dorset countryside opposing 2,000-home development they claim would destroy landscape immortalised by Thomas Hardy
A controversial campaign by Reform UK has successfully pressured local councillors to abandon a council-of-sanctuary plan for refugees in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, exposing deep political divisions over immigration policy.
The son of boxing legend Tyson Fury faces opposition from local residents, including an ex-British Airways pilot, as his family fights to maintain their presence near a Hampshire village in a dramatic planning permission dispute.
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
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.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
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A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to create a new generation of towns across England, tackling the housing crisis head-on with sustainable communities and economic growth at their core.
Actor Sean Bean joins Sheffield residents in a fierce campaign against a council proposal to build 700 homes on protected greenbelt land, warning of irreversible damage to the city's natural landscape.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman confronted Ghanaian officials over aid dependency during a heated meeting in Accra, defending controversial aid reductions amid growing diplomatic tensions.
A major economic summit in Inverness faces backlash after local MSPs were barred from attending, with critics branding the event an undemocratic 'stitch-up' organised by Westminster.
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Greek authorities have halted a contentious five-star hotel project on Milos, famed for its 'Moon Beach', following intense local backlash over environmental and cultural preservation concerns.
Plans to demolish a 19th-century heritage home in Woonona for a townhouse complex have ignited a fierce backlash from locals and historians, who are fighting to save a piece of Wollongong's architectural history.
The historic town of Lewes in East Sussex revives its iconic local currency with a modern voucher system to support independent businesses and strengthen community resilience post-pandemic.
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In a bold political statement, Epping Forest District Council has symbolically declared independence from the UK government in protest against chronic underfunding and the 'broken' council tax system, vowing to withhold part of its payments.
Outraged homeowners in Essex declare a council tax revolt, threatening to withhold payments in protest against deteriorating local services and soaring bills. The grassroots movement gains momentum as community frustration reaches boiling point.
A growing rebellion of 19 UK councils is mounting legal challenges against the Home Office's use of hotels to house asylum seekers, citing immense strain on local services and community resources.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Reform UK-led councils are implementing controversial policies, from Union flag restrictions to sweeping service reforms, reshaping local governance across Britain.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
Nottingham City Council's unprecedented boycott of the Nottingham Post raises serious concerns about press freedom, democratic accountability, and the dangerous blurring of lines between political grievance and civic duty.
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.