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Westminster's Labour council faces a fierce backlash and accusations of hypocrisy after commissioning a massive, brightly coloured mural on a public building without seeking planning permission, in a move branded an 'act of vandalism' by furious locals.
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.
A High Court judge has dismissed a council's bid to shut down the controversial Epping migrant hotel, ruling in favour of the Home Office. The decision comes amid fierce local opposition and reports questioning the conduct and political affiliations of th
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.
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Angela Rayner's supporters have launched a fierce rebuke against James Cleverly, dismissing his accusations of a past council tax avoidance as a 'desperate smear'. The spat threatens to derail the political truce on second homes.
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NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
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.
The SNP-led Perth and Kinross Council's audacious proposal to relocate core Whitehall departments to Scotland ignites a fierce political row over devolution and the future of the Union.
Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
A Melbourne homeowner's installation of a basic rainwater tank has ignited a fierce legal row with his local council, raising questions about property rights and sustainable living regulations in urban Australia.
A homeowner in Barnet was hit with a staggering £116,000 fine by the local council for a dropped kerb they claim they never knew existed. Discover how a simple driveway led to a five-year legal battle.
Manchester City and Gorton Wanderers face a fierce local backlash and council scrutiny over controversial plans to build a £2 million elite training complex on protected green belt land, threatening community access and local ecology.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
A massive development plan for 4,000 homes in Dorset threatens to erase the timeless landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's novels, sparking a fierce battle between progress and preservation.
A Devon father faces financial ruin after being ordered to demolish his £5,000 summer house, built for his children, following a shock council planning enforcement notice.
A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch is under investigation by her local council for potential planning breaches at her £1.15m Essex home, raising questions over property declarations.
A contentious proposal to construct a new two-storey building for gardeners at London's historic Highgate Cemetery has ignited a fierce battle between conservationists and trustees over the site's future.
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 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.
Jeremy Clarkson's plans to expand his Diddly Squat Farm pub have hit another snag as local council raises objections over traffic and noise concerns.
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp sparks controversy with proposals to tear down her Grade II-listed childhood home in Hampshire, facing opposition from conservationists.
The owner of a Boeing 747 once linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar is now embroiled in a planning row over its display in the UK countryside.
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop has been dealt another blow as local council rejects his latest planning application, sparking outrage among fans.
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A local shop owner has sparked outrage by installing a metal barrier that prevents residents from accessing their own driveways, leading to heated confrontations and council intervention.
Residents and conservationists are outraged after local council greenlights controversial plans to cut down protected trees for a lavish seven-bedroom home in a historic area.