Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Dublin City Council faces Whitehall backlash after voting to fly Palestinian flags and support sanctions against Israel in response to Gaza conflict.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
A Guardian investigation reveals how Britain's crumbling road infrastructure is causing serious injuries and financial hardship for cyclists, with victims facing uphill battles for compensation.
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Outrage in regional Victoria as South Gippsland Council spends £20,000 on a single public toilet that remains locked and unusable, sparking fury among local residents and businesses.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
Residents of a Surrey village face disruption as an unauthorised traveller encampment sees newcomers outnumber locals on protected green belt land, sparking council action and community concern.
The Nottingham Tribune launches High Court action against Reform-run council after journalists were barred from meetings in dramatic press freedom showdown.
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
Furious Westminster residents demand action as deafening boiler noise from library basement disrupts sleep and daily life. Local council faces mounting pressure to resolve the ongoing acoustic nightmare.
Actor Sean Bean joins Sheffield residents in a fierce campaign against a council proposal to build 700 homes on protected greenbelt land, warning of irreversible damage to the city's natural landscape.
A staggering two million households across Britain are experiencing disrupted bin collections, with some waiting up to five weeks, as council services buckle under pressure.
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
A luxury London hotel in Paddington faces intense criticism from residents after installing a controversial 'parklet' dining area, dubbed an eyesore and a danger to pedestrians. Locals demand immediate removal.
Fury erupts in a picturesque Buckinghamshire village after an unauthorised Traveller encampment occupies a protected wildflower meadow. The invasion coincides with the mysterious disappearance of two beloved goats from the local petting zoo, leaving resid
Residents of Faringdon are up in arms as the iconic moat surrounding a 12th-century castle is filled with soil, erasing a centuries-old piece of British history and landscape.
A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
A once-thriving English village faces economic ruin after its vital footbridge collapsed. Furious locals blame council inertia for cutting them off and forcing shops to close, demanding immediate action.
Residents of affluent Brockenhurst are up in arms as New Forest District Council pushes forward with controversial plans to demolish a cherished century-old footbridge, replacing it with a modern structure despite fierce local opposition and heritage conc
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Exclusive: Professional AFLW athletes at the Western Bulldogs were subjected to a disgusting training session on a public oval littered with dog excrement, sparking fury and health concerns.
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
The Wirral Peninsula is set to abolish a series of archaic bylaws, including a 1930s prohibition on beating carpets and singing wantonly in public, in a modernising move by the local council.
Huntington Beach residents are in revolt against controversial city council proposals that locals claim will ruin the city's world-famous beaches and dismantle its community spirit. The so-called 'woke' agenda includes removing the iconic concrete lifegua
A retired grandfather faces financial ruin and the devastating sale of his £600,000 home after a catastrophic administrative error led to a life-altering council tax debt.
Former President Donald Trump attempts an unprecedented legal manoeuvre, asking the Supreme Court to block Congress's foreign aid budget. This explosive move ignites a fierce debate over presidential powers and the separation of powers.
Exclusive investigation reveals millions of British households face reduced bin collections as local councils grapple with funding cuts and rising costs. Find out how your area is affected.