Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
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Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Birmingham bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Democrats Secure Election Wins Amid Cautious Optimism
Democratic candidates notch significant wins in Virginia and beyond, though strategists warn against overconfidence as complex voter sentiments emerge.
Democrats confront challenging 2025 state elections
Exclusive analysis reveals Democrats confronting challenging 2025 gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as Republican momentum builds. Polling data signals potential power shifts in key battleground states.
Trump endorses candidates in New Jersey and Virginia races
Donald Trump makes strategic endorsements in crucial battleground states, backing Curtis Bashaw in New Jersey and Navy veteran John McGuire in Virginia as election season heats up.
Karl Rove's Election Day Predictions Shock Political World
Legendary GOP strategist Karl Rove reveals his crucial election forecasts for New York and Virginia contests, offering surprising insights into Republican prospects and Democratic strongholds.
MAGA Republicans seize control of Huntington Beach council
In a dramatic political shift, Huntington Beach's city council has flipped to Republican control with MAGA-backed candidates vowing to challenge state policies and implement conservative reforms.
Huntington Beach elects Republican council majority
Huntington Beach voters deliver stunning verdict, ousting Democratic council members and installing Republican majority with MAGA-aligned candidates in dramatic political transformation.
JD Vance intervenes in bitter Ohio hometown council race
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance intervenes in bitter local council battle in his Ohio hometown, sparking accusations of national politics poisoning community elections.
Tanzania's President announces election system overhaul
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
Reform UK councillors expelled from Kent Council
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
NY Elections Board Sued Over Gerrymandered Map
New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
Milei's party wins Argentina midterm elections
President Javier Milei's Libertarian party achieves decisive win in congressional elections, strengthening his radical economic reform agenda and shaking Argentina's political establishment.
High Court blocks Labour's Epping Forest power grab
Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh
Lucy Powell wins Manchester Central with increased majority
Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell triumphs in Manchester Central with increased majority as Labour makes significant gains across the city in local elections.
Labour's safe seat humiliation in council by-election
In a shocking upset, Labour loses a traditionally secure council seat to independent candidate as voters protest Keir Starmer's leadership and policy direction.
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.
Farage's Council Power Grab Reshapes UK Politics
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
Reform UK councillors walk out of Kent meeting
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
Lady Chu wins Westminster council seat after Tory disqualification
Labour candidate Lady Ming Qing Chu secures dramatic victory in Westminster council election after Conservative rival disqualified over nomination form errors, marking significant political shift in traditional Tory stronghold.
Reform UK candidate quits in Kent election setback
Exclusive: Reform UK's campaign in Kent hits turbulence as local candidate pulls out, raising questions about party organisation and leadership stability under Nigel Farage.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
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.
Reform UK stuns Labour in Welsh council by-election
Reform UK delivers a stunning blow to Labour, snatching a council seat in Caerphilly with a dramatic swing that signals potential trouble for Keir Starmer's party in traditional heartlands.
Reform UK stuns Labour in Welsh council by-election
In a dramatic political upset, Reform UK has snatched a council seat from Labour in Caerphilly, dealing a significant blow to Keir Starmer's party in its Welsh heartland ahead of the general election.
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