Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
Elections for councils serving millions in England could be postponed to 2027, sparking accusations of a political 'stitch-up'. Read the latest on the local government reorganisation delays.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
London councils warn of bankruptcy as a 134% rise in children with special educational needs outpaces government funding. The capital faces a £500m deficit.
Nigel Farage admits Reform-run councils face massive financial problems, ruling out a council tax freeze. Most councils plan tax hikes to cover budget gaps.
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
Government unveils plans to suspend rule-breaking councillors for up to six months and withhold allowances to root out misconduct and restore public trust in local authorities.
Three Hertfordshire councils mount legal opposition against Luton Airport's controversial expansion plans, citing environmental concerns and questioning passenger demand forecasts.
Birmingham City Council faces unprecedented financial crisis as spending cuts fail to prevent effective bankruptcy. Expert analysis reveals the grim reality for residents and services.