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.
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch denounces Tower Hamlets Council's 'English-only' voter ID policy as discriminatory and unacceptable, sparking a major political row.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick defends flying Union Jacks on lamp posts, branding councils threatening to remove them as 'pathetic' and out of touch with public sentiment.
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
Labour-led councils across England are removing the Union Jack and St George's Cross from official buildings in solidarity with Palestine, igniting a fierce political battle over national symbolism and local authority powers.
A massive political row has erupted after 13 London boroughs were accused of 'human dumping' for housing hundreds of asylum seekers in a single Epping Forest hotel, leaving the local council with a multi-million pound bill and strained public services.
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
An 88-year-old grandmother faces financial ruin and the terrifying prospect of eviction from her home after her council tax support was abruptly stopped. Her desperate plea highlights a growing crisis for elderly residents across the UK.
Drivers are being warned to verify Blue Badge permits when parking, as councils crack down on misuse and fraud. Learn how to spot a fake and avoid hefty fines.
Local authorities across England face mounting criticism after removing St George's flags, sparking outrage among residents and politicians alike.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces backlash as local councils ban the St George's flag, igniting a debate over patriotism and political correctness.
A damning report highlights how the abolition of the Audit Commission in England has resulted in skyrocketing costs and administrative chaos for local councils, with taxpayers footing the bill.
Glasgow City Council faces a staggering £110 million budget shortfall as its generous refugee support policy backfires, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
Local authorities reversing 20mph speed limits and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) could be held legally responsible for resulting road fatalities, warns new guidance.
English councils have failed to spend more than £300m allocated to support Ukrainian refugees, raising questions about resource management and housing shortages.
Households face overflowing bins as waste collection services struggle with severe staff shortages. Councils warn of ongoing disruptions.
A growing crisis in the UK as public toilet closures leave millions struggling. Find out why this basic necessity is becoming a luxury.
Birmingham City Council's decision to take down the Union Jack has ignited controversy, with critics accusing them of disregarding national pride.
Residents in Brighton are raising alarms as misplaced bins at a busy junction create hazardous conditions, leading to multiple accidents. Local authorities are under pressure to act swiftly.
Households across the UK face steep council tax increases to fund Angela Rayner's proposed government reforms, sparking backlash from cash-strapped families.
New data reveals the UK areas worst hit by giant rat infestations, with councils struggling to control the growing rodent population.
A mother shares her harrowing ordeal of living in a mould-infested home while battling chronic pain, as the council fails to act.
A local council has sparked outrage after ordering a woman to stop selling homemade sausage rolls at a community yard sale, citing food safety regulations.
Parents of summer-born children are struggling to secure delayed school starts as councils enforce strict admission rules, despite government guidance advocating flexibility.
Local authorities across the UK are reconsidering the use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate amid health and environmental concerns. Discover which councils are leading the change.
Local authorities are repurposing disused tower blocks and student accommodations to house migrants as tensions rise over the use of hotels for asylum seekers.
Local authorities across the UK are under fire for increasing charges on recycling and waste disposal, leaving residents frustrated and questioning transparency.
A couple celebrating their honeymoon in Greece returned to a shocking £400 fine from their local council for leaving their bins out – despite explaining they were abroad.
South Cambridgeshire Council pioneers a four-day working week trial, sparking nationwide interest among local authorities. Discover how this bold move could reshape public sector employment.