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.
Hunter Valley council plans 40% rate hike
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.
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.
Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
Councils Sell Assets to Avoid Bankruptcy
Facing a financial crisis, 60% of key English councils plan to sell social clubs and sports centres to fund soaring social care costs. Explore the stark choices local authorities are making.
Council's Kirkby road sign spelling blunder mocked
Knowsley Council faces embarrassment after installing road signs with 'Kirkby' misspelled multiple times, prompting local ridicule and demands for correction.
Lammy faces backlash over council's £15k badger mascot
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy confronts criticism as Wandsworth Council spends £15,000 on 'Billy the Badger' mascot costume while cutting essential services, sparking public outrage.
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.
Council removes Australian flags before Australia Day
A controversial decision by Maitland City Council to remove Australian flags from civic buildings before Australia Day has ignited a fierce debate about national identity and council priorities.
Masked Council Workers Tear Down Union Jacks at Night
Shocking footage reveals masked council operatives removing Union Jack flags from lampposts in nighttime operation, sparking fury and accusations of anti-British sentiment.
Council's flag removal order sparks festive fury
Westminster Council demands removal of political flags for Christmas lights installation, creating irony as Reform UK-led authority targets its own supporters' displays.
Woman fined £300 for charity donation in council crackdown
A compassionate woman faces a hefty penalty from Westminster Council for attempting to donate her late mother's possessions to charity, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
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
Wheelie Bin Mistakes Could Cost You £1,000
UK households face hefty penalties for common wheelie bin errors including overfilling, wrong placement and contamination. Learn how to avoid costly fines.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Woking Council's £90m BAE Systems deal collapses
Exclusive: Woking Borough Council faces financial turmoil as £90 million property deal with defence giant BAE Systems falls through, threatening local services and council tax hikes.
Woking Council Bankruptcy: Property Investments Create Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Woking Borough Council's disastrous property investments created Britain's worst financial crisis in local government history, with taxpayers facing astronomical debt.
Council axes village's beloved 150-year-old chestnut tree
Residents of a quiet Nottinghamshire village are devastated after council contractors chopped down their cherished 150-year-old horse chestnut tree without warning, sparking fury and heartbreak throughout the community.
Council removes protest flags at migrant site
Braintree District Council faces backlash after workers tore down flags placed near former RAF base housing asylum seekers, igniting debate over free expression and migrant housing policies.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Bradford Council sells historic halls to plug £150m debt
Cash-strapped Bradford Council launches emergency property sell-off, sacrificing treasured country halls and community landmarks to tackle catastrophic £150 million debt crisis.
Reform Council spends £15k on flags during austerity
The Reform UK-led Bolton Council faces criticism after spending over £15,000 on British flags while local authorities nationwide implement severe budget cuts and service reductions.
Nottinghamshire Council Demands Flag Reform Over Political Disputes
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.
Reform UK councillors reject Union flag display
Nottinghamshire councillors from Reform UK face backlash after voting against displaying the Union flag on council buildings, raising questions about the party's stance on British symbols and national identity.
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.
Council fines woman £150 for pouring coffee down drain
A London woman faces a hefty £150 penalty from council officials who spotted her disposing of coffee grounds down a drain in what critics call an extreme example of jobsworth enforcement.
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