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Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Britain's 'Most Beautiful Council Estate' in Anglesey
Discover Ffordd Meigan in Beaumaris, a postcard-perfect street of pastel council houses designed after WWII. Locals praise its community spirit and stunning Snowdonia views. Explore this unique piece of Welsh architectural heritage.
Mould in council home made son ill, mother fears return
A Bristol mother fears mould that caused her son's serious chest infection will return this winter. 28% of UK homes report damp, mould, or cold issues, new research reveals.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
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.
Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
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.
Moray Council orders removal of 2ft hedge on safety grounds
A homeowner in Moray is defying council orders to remove his 2ft tall beech hedge, planted for protection, which officials claim poses a safety risk to road users. Discover the full story behind this local dispute.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
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 approves Druids Heath estate demolition
Birmingham City Council approves controversial plan to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out of their community.
Residents save gardens from developers in Shropshire
Furious residents on Percy Thrower Avenue in Shropshire have won their fight against developers attempting to bulldoze their gardens for new homes. Discover how the community fought back.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
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.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
£5,000 Japanese Homes Could Fix Australia Housing Crisis
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
Concrete wall blocks family's garden sunlight
A desperate mother speaks out as developers refuse to demolish a towering concrete wall that has plunged her family's garden into permanent shadow after their planning application was rejected.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Army veteran tears up over £5k council garden bill
Former soldier Kenny Thomson breaks down on television after Edinburgh council demands thousands for garden maintenance he never requested, sparking national outrage.
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.
Australia's $10bn housing crisis fix as ownership plummets
The Australian government announces a landmark $10 billion housing package as new data reveals home ownership is becoming a distant dream for millions. Exclusive analysis shows the true scale of the affordability crisis gripping the nation.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
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.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
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