Labour slams 'out of touch' ministers over pothole fund cuts
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
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DWP Attendance Allowance Changes Must Protect Pensioners
Major reforms to the benefit system could see Attendance Allowance devolved to councils, raising fears over postcode lotteries and support for elderly and disabled claimants.
Council allotments shrink to 85x smaller amid demand crisis
Town halls across Britain are carving up traditional vegetable patches into tiny 'micro-allotments' to cope with overwhelming demand, with some new plots measuring a mere 85th the size of standard gardens.
Urgent Council Bin Warning Issued to UK Households
Households across the UK are being put on alert as councils roll out major changes to bin collection schedules and rules. Here's what you need to know to avoid fines and missed pickups.
Parents' 40-mile school run hell as councils pocket millions
Furious parents in the UK are being forced onto a 40-mile daily round trip after their children's school closed, while local councils sit on millions from sold-off school sites. Exclusive investigation.
UK councils propose outdoor smoking bans in public spaces
Exclusive: Local authorities across the UK are exploring controversial bans on smoking in public spaces like high streets, beaches, and parks. Discover which areas are leading the charge.
Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.
Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury
Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.
Daughter Skips First Month of School in Admissions Row
A frustrated mother reveals her five-year-old daughter faces a month without schooling due to a controversial 'rising fives' policy and strict admission rules, highlighting a growing postcode lottery in UK education.
UK Wheelie Bin Shake-Up: New Rules & Potential Fines
Millions of UK households face new wheelie bin rules as councils get powers to ban bins from pavements. Could you be fined for your bin's location?
42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List
Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.
Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs
Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
Court Backs Scottish Councils in Landmark Protest Ban Ruling
In a major ruling, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision blocking Scottish councils from imposing protest bans, a move with significant implications for public order and free speech rights across the UK.
19 UK Councils Launch Legal Fight Against Migrant Hotels
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.
Coventry Council Signs £1.3m AI Deal with Palantir
Coventry becomes the latest UK council to partner with the controversial US data analytics firm Palantir in a bid to transform public service delivery through artificial intelligence.
Reform UK Councils: 100 Days of Policy Revolution
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.
Councils launch legal fight against migrant hotel policy
Defiant local councils across England are mounting a legal challenge against the Home Office's controversial policy of housing asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local services.
Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments
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.
Government axes holiday food fund for low-income families
The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme's central funding, shifting full financial responsibility to local councils. This decision threatens vital holiday support, including meals and activities, for millions of ch
Urgent UK Safety Warning Over Deadly Button Batteries
Local authorities across Britain issue an urgent safety warning following tragic child fatalities linked to small button batteries found in common household items. Learn how to protect your family.
Scotland's Trading Standards Crisis: Under 250 Officers Left
Exclusive investigation reveals Scotland's consumer protection system is in catastrophic decline, with trading standards officers stretched to breaking point and enforcement actions plummeting.
Council compared child CCTV to Hitler in docs - police investigating
Carmarthenshire Council faces police investigation after comparing child protection CCTV to Hitler's policies in official documents, sparking major privacy concerns.
Kensington Council secretly installs 200+ CCTV cameras
Exclusive: Kensington and Chelsea Council installs 200+ covert CCTV cameras without public consultation, raising serious civil liberties concerns among residents and privacy campaigners.
Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
Birmingham Council Boss Under Fire Over £760m Bankruptcy Crisis
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.
Government Faces High Court Challenge Over Council Funds
Ministers are accused of using an 'irrational' and 'unfair' formula to slash funding for local services in England, as a landmark legal battle begins.
Badenoch Condemns 'Discriminatory' Voter ID Policy
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch denounces Tower Hamlets Council's 'English-only' voter ID policy as discriminatory and unacceptable, sparking a major political row.
Jenrick slams councils over Union Jack removal threats
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.
Tory Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Asylum Hotels
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.
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