Medway Council's Safer Streets scheme has issued 25,000 fines to drivers near schools, raising £680,000. Residents claim it's a money-making scheme that fails to improve safety. Discover the full story.
An Australian council declares war on illegal campers, doubling fines to $200 and launching a community task force to tackle environmental damage and safety concerns.
Britain's oldest lido faces permanent closure just months after £9.3m restoration. Local residents say they warned trustees about flood risks but were ignored in controversial project.
Wealthy residents in Carmel-by-the-Sea are divided as council bans pickleball over noise complaints. Discover how America's fastest-growing sport is causing community conflict in this coastal paradise.
A Reform-led Kent council repainted 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a primary school closed since 2016. The £350 error has been branded a 'farce' and waste of public money. Read the full story.
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.
Council workers removing Union Jacks and England flags from lampposts face escalating abuse and threats. Authorities vow strongest penalties against perpetrators.
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Kent County Council apologises after repainting road markings outside school closed since 2016. Residents call it 'a farce' as council admits £350 error.
Lambeth Council is pushing for a new 'tourist tax' across London. The overnight levy on hotels and short-term lets aims to support local services strained by millions of visitors. Read the full proposal.
Reform UK's cost-cutting councils have saved taxpayers £331 million and filled over 136,000 potholes since May. Discover how they're reshaping local government spending.
Sacramento's ambitious homelessness strategy faces federal rejection as 'reprehensible' safe parking scheme joins growing list of failed initiatives. Discover the city's ongoing struggle.
Remembering Howel Jones, a dedicated teacher, Methodist preacher, and Liberal Democrat councillor who served his community for decades. Discover his remarkable life story.
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.
South Cambridgeshire District Council faces backlash over 'triggering' anti-litter campaign featuring masculine eyes. Victims of domestic violence and PTSD speak out against the distressing imagery.
Bath council blocks new padel courts after residents complain the noise is like 'Chinese water torture'. Discover why the world's fastest-growing sport faces local opposition.
Chapel-en-le-Frith council demolishes children's play area after lengthy legal battle with residents over noise. Community divided as facility removed.
Pierluigi's Italian restaurant in Beckenham sends cease and desist letters to residents who complained about noise levels. Read the full dispute details.
A New York suburb forces residents to complain in person after officials were inundated with hundreds of bogus online grievances, wasting vital resources.
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.
A key NYC council committee has rejected a proposal to ban Central Park's iconic horse-drawn carriages. Discover the outcome of this emotional debate and what happens next.
Furious residents in Catford erected a fake speed camera to combat dangerous drivers. The DIY deterrent worked for 48 hours before the council removed it, sparking local fury.
A father-of-five recounts his terrifying ordeal after a 30ft tree fell on his moving van in Watford. Read his incredible story of survival and the urgent safety warnings from locals.
A Mermaid Beach resident faces £834 fine after council demands removal of artificial turf from nature strip. Anonymous complaint sparks local government crackdown on fake grass.
Fury in Lanarkshire as multi-millionaire hotel owners plan a luxury spa where a nursery for 100+ children once stood. Parents are left devastated and scrambling for childcare.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed calls emergency meeting over Tower Hamlets governance as councillors seek election in Bangladesh. Read the latest developments.
Reform Councillor Peter Mason faces calls to resign over offensive social media posts, including calling children in care 'evil'. Read the full story.
A Reform council leader defends a colleague who called police 'British hating scum' and made offensive remarks about a statue of a black woman. Read the full story on the political fallout.
A Herefordshire garden centre has been ordered to quiet its animatronic dinosaurs after neighbours complained of 'constant screeching'. Discover how the popular attraction is adapting.
A shipping container café near a stunning Welsh beach sparks planning battle between owners and locals. Gwynedd Council issues enforcement notice amid traffic and beauty concerns.