A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.
Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed reveals intelligence suggesting Beijing is attempting to covertly influence British housing policy and local planning decisions.
In a stunning political shake-up, Cardiff's Labour cabinet member for culture and leisure has crossed the floor to join the Conservative group, creating a major headache for the city's ruling administration.
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.
Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Birmingham City Council faces accusations of exaggerating its £760m equal pay liability, with critics claiming the true figure is significantly lower as the authority effectively declares bankruptcy.
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.
Aberdeenshire Council is pioneering a four-day working week trial for bin workers, potentially revolutionising local government employment across Scotland while maintaining full pay.
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Conservative-led Lincolnshire County Council has rejected Ed Miliband's local net zero pilot scheme, branding it 'unfunded' and 'unworkable' in a significant setback for Labour's climate policy.
A local authority faces ridicule after spending thousands on new coloured bin lids instead of using cheap stickers, in what critics call a 'ludicrous waste of public money' during a cost-of-living crisis.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Tate Reeves, Mississippi's Governor, faces local opposition as he seeks to relocate City Hall operations to a state-owned building, raising questions about political overreach in small-town governance.
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Local authorities face intense backlash after secretly removing a beloved public statue under cover of darkness, igniting protests and accusations of erasing community heritage.
A Labour-led council faces criticism for deploying serious crime prevention orders - designed to combat organised crime - against small businesses for minor planning violations, raising concerns about disproportionate use of power.
Strathfield Councillor Ibrahim Helmy steps down following ICAC investigation into claims he helped developers bypass planning rules in exchange for benefits, sending shockwaves through local government.
Leading economic think tanks propose replacing council tax with radical new property levy that could save millions of households hundreds of pounds annually.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.
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.
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after rejecting Zafar Mahmood's appointment to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, sparking accusations of political interference in local democracy.
Dublin City Council faces Whitehall backlash after voting to fly Palestinian flags and support sanctions against Israel in response to Gaza conflict.