Council bans homemade sausage rolls at yard sale
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.
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Summer-born children face school delay battles
Parents of summer-born children are struggling to secure delayed school starts as councils enforce strict admission rules, despite government guidance advocating flexibility.
UK councils reconsider glyphosate use amid health fears
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.
Councils house migrants in disused buildings amid hotel unrest
Local authorities are repurposing disused tower blocks and student accommodations to house migrants as tensions rise over the use of hotels for asylum seekers.
UK councils hike recycling fees amid public backlash
Local authorities across the UK are under fire for increasing charges on recycling and waste disposal, leaving residents frustrated and questioning transparency.
Newlyweds fined £400 for bins left out during honeymoon
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 adopts four-day working week
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.
Packham & Meaden win allotment dispute
Celebrities Chris Packham and Deborah Meaden secure victory in a heated dispute over their allotment rights, sparking debates on land use and local governance.
Govt transfers riverside land control to Housing Ministry
The UK government has controversially transferred control of riverside land from local authorities to the Ministry of Housing, sparking concerns over local democracy and development priorities.
London councils oppose asylum seeker hotel plans
Newham and Greenwich councils challenge Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in hotels, citing lack of consultation and strain on local services.
English counties to miss government targets
New analysis reveals multiple English counties are on track to miss crucial government objectives, sparking concerns over regional inequalities.
Thanet Council bans swearing in public spaces
Thanet Council has introduced a controversial ban on swearing in public spaces, sparking debates over civil liberties and local governance.
Councils Ban Swearing, Washing Lines & Basketball
Local councils across the UK are enforcing bizarre bans on everything from outdoor laundry to basketball, sparking outrage among residents. Are these rules justified or just plain overreach?
Councils ban balcony washing lines—residents furious
Local authorities are enforcing strict rules against drying clothes on balconies, sparking outrage among residents who call the bans 'ridiculous' and 'out of touch'.
24-hour eviction notices for illegal traveller camps
Local authorities across the UK are enforcing stricter measures against unauthorised traveller encampments, with new powers allowing evictions within just 24 hours. Discover how this policy shift is impacting communities.
Reform UK councils scrap climate pledges
Local councils in Durham and West Northamptonshire, led by Reform UK, have abandoned key climate commitments, sparking backlash from environmental groups.
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