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Residents forced to pay £1,200 for play area log

Families in a Lincolnshire village are furious after being charged £1,200 for a simple wooden log placed in a play area, with the local council defending the controversial decision.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Cardiff plans triple parking charges for SUVs

Cardiff residents face paying up to three times more for parking permits as the council targets SUVs and heavier vehicles in a bold environmental initiative to reduce emissions and encourage sustainable transport.

Cardiff considers higher parking charges for SUVs

Cardiff could become the first UK city outside London to implement higher parking charges for large SUVs and 4x4 vehicles as part of a bold environmental initiative targeting polluting cars.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Angela Rayner's £30k council 'golden goodbye' payout

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner is poised to receive a substantial £30,000 payout after formally resigning from her council position, raising questions about political transparency and taxpayer-funded severance.

Council data breach exposes victim to rapist

A vulnerable victim was forced to flee her home after council officials accidentally revealed her new address to the violent sex attacker who tormented her, in a catastrophic data protection failure.

Manchester councillors demand Union Jack removal

Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.

Homeless veteran refused council house in Westminster

Exclusive: A former British Army soldier who served his country faces another night on the streets after Westminster Council refused his housing application, sparking outrage among veterans' charities.

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