Reform councillor faces no action over threat to colleague
A Kent County Councillor will face no disciplinary action after threatening to punch a colleague 'right in the jaw'. Opposition leaders express disappointment over the decision.
A Kent County Councillor will face no disciplinary action after threatening to punch a colleague 'right in the jaw'. Opposition leaders express disappointment over the decision.
A 78-year-old former city councillor in Canterbury vows to chain himself to a Victorian lamppost to stop its removal. Kent County Council's plan to replace corroded historic posts sparks a heritage battle.
Kent County Councillor Peter Osborne will face no sanctions for threatening to punch a colleague, a decision opposition leaders call 'disappointing'. Read the full story.
More than 20 local council elections in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking fierce criticism over democratic accountability during a government overhaul of local authorities.
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RecommendedResidents in Sidestrand, Norfolk, mock council for registering a 650ft public byway that ends at a dangerous, crumbling cliff edge. Discover the four-year process behind this controversial move.
An MSE investigation reveals millions of unpaid carers may have missed council tax discounts due to incorrect council website info. Check your eligibility now.
BCP Council votes to charge full council tax on 344 beach huts at Mudeford Spit, costing owners £5,200 annually. Owners call it a 'cash cow' move and threaten legal action.
Dog owners in England and Wales risk legal action and fines up to £1,000 for ignoring Public Spaces Protection Orders. Learn the six essential rules to follow.
A Scottish councillor is pushing for a first-of-its-kind bylaw to ban feeding seagulls in Eyemouth, following decades of aggressive bird attacks on residents and children. Read the full story.
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RecommendedUK residents warned over common bin presentation mistakes that can lead to council fines of up to £80. Learn the rules to avoid penalties.
Tandridge District Council proposes a Public Space Protection Order to tackle pavement parking and excessive horn use in Caterham Valley. Fines of up to £100 could be issued.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK strengthens its local government presence with defectors from the Conservatives and Greens. New councillors include a former BBC journalist and an ex-hostage.
UK councils are enforcing new PSPO rules: dog owners must carry and show poo bags or face a £100 fixed penalty notice. Stay informed to avoid fines.
UK councils are enforcing new PSPO rules requiring dog owners to carry waste bags. Failure to show proof can result in an immediate £100 fine. Stay informed to avoid penalties.
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RecommendedLocal leaders warn of economic devastation and a repeat of the 2014 Somerset floods unless the Government provides urgent funding for flood defence maintenance.
Local councils warn of 'catastrophic flooding and economic devastation' as Environment Agency cuts shift a £52.4m flood defence bill to local taxpayers. Urgent action needed.
A mother's identity was leaked by council officials after she raised concerns about a teacher's pro-trans posts. Critics allege a serious data breach and a pattern of silencing gender-critical voices.
Martin Lewis warns outdated council info is stopping unpaid carers claiming vital council tax discounts. Check if you're owed hundreds. #MartinLewis #CouncilTax
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to inaccurate information on local authority websites. Check your eligibility now.
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RecommendedMartin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to incorrect information on council websites. Check eligibility now.
Wealthy motorists in south London accuse Labour-run council of installing oversized traffic cushions that damage expensive cars. Council insists bumps meet national guidelines.
Residents of a wealthy south London street accuse Labour-run Lewisham Council of installing oversized speed cushions that damage expensive cars. Council insists bumps meet national guidelines.
A new government map reveals Labour-run councils are failing worst on pothole repairs. See the traffic light ratings ahead of May's crucial local elections.
A quarter of Reform-led local highway authorities receive a 'Red' rating in the Government's new pothole performance map. Labour accuses Reform of failing motorists. Read the full analysis.
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RecommendedNew government data reveals a quarter of Reform-led councils received the worst 'Red' rating for road repairs. Discover which areas are failing motorists and the £7.3bn funding pledge.
A woman in her 40s was arrested and handcuffed by six Met Police officers in Harrow for feeding pigeons, breaching a PSPO. She was fined £100. Read the full story.
Kent County Council, won by Reform UK in 2025, proposes a 3.99% council tax increase despite election pledges to cut taxes. Opposition brands it a 'total betrayal'. Read the full story.
Kent County Council, won by Reform UK in 2025, plans a 3.99% council tax increase despite election pledges to cut taxes. Opposition brands it a 'total betrayal'. Read the full story.
Kent County Council, Reform UK's flagship authority, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise, breaking election promises. Average Band D households face a £67.47 annual increase. Read the full story.
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RecommendedA 13-year-old girl suffered two broken bones after slipping on an icy pavement in Oxford. Her family slams the council for failing to grit key school routes, raising urgent safety concerns.