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Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury

Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

Homeowner billed £300k for land he doesn't own

A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover

Sandbanks luxury flats plan sparks migrant hotel backlash

Fury erupts in Britain's 'platinum peninsula' as a luxury apartment development in Sandbanks faces a double controversy: local opposition and a government proposal to house asylum seekers, pitting community concerns against the UK's immigration strategy.

Sydney mum's desperate plea in council pool fence nightmare

Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.

Couple wins 27-year planning battle after council error

A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

Kemi Badenoch slams council's St George's flag ban

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

Children Sue Scottish Council in High Court Over Climate Inaction

In a groundbreaking UK legal challenge, a group of children and young adults from West Dunbartonshire are suing their local council in the High Court, demanding it scraps its current local development plan for failing to adequately address the climate cri

Reeves Poised to Overhaul Dreaded Council Tax

Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises

Brisbane Councillor Under Investigation After Radio Show Stunt

Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi

Gravesham's 1,500-home plan sparks debate

Gravesham Borough Council's ambitious proposal to build 1,500 homes in Kent faces fierce opposition from residents and environmental groups. Discover the heated debate over greenbelt development.

Welsh council slaps 150% tax on second homes

A Welsh council is imposing steep council tax increases on second homes and holiday lets, sparking accusations of anti-English sentiment. Critics argue the move unfairly targets English homeowners while locals struggle with housing shortages.

Sydney residents fight 'monstrous' Meriton tower plan

Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.

Sunderland rejects housing near Stadium of Light

Sunderland City Council has opposed a proposed housing development near the Stadium of Light, citing concerns over traffic and community impact. Read more on the latest local planning dispute.

Elderly woman faces eviction in Mosman housing row

Judith Pearson, an 82-year-old resident of Mosman, is battling eviction after council officials claim her home renovations breach regulations. The case has sparked outrage among locals.

Council worker hacks homeowner's ivy without permission

A furious homeowner in Westminster is demanding answers after a council worker hacked away at their beloved ivy without consent. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about local authority overreach.

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