Minister intervenes in Tower Hamlets council concerns
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
Category : Local Councils
New Addington's £20m transformation begins
Croydon's New Addington, voted one of England's most depressing places, is set for a £20 million community-led regeneration over the next decade. Discover the plans.
Woolwich Leisure Centre Demolition for Housing Approved
Greenwich Council confirms the 30-year-old Waterfront Leisure Centre will be demolished to make way for new housing once the state-of-the-art Woolwich Waves opens next month.
Green Candidate: Break Up Met Police After Racism Report
Hackney's Green mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett calls to dismantle the Met following a damning report revealing systemic racism. Discover the findings and political reactions.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Brent Conservative leader de-selected ahead of elections
The leader and deputy leader of Brent Conservatives have been blocked from standing in the 2026 local elections, following a similar purge of eight Labour councillors. Discover the political upheaval in this North London borough.
Greenwich Play Centres Consultation Launches
Greenwich Council launches a public consultation on the future of its five adventure play centres, aiming to make savings amidst a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say from November 17.
Morton: Charge councils over care child deaths
BAFTA-winning actor Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges against councils failing children in care. Sky News data reveals a sharp rise in care leaver deaths.
London council threatens foodbank with water cut-off
Newham Council is threatening to cut water and power to a vital Stratford foodbank, forcing its relocation to containers just before Christmas. Discover the community's heartbreaking response.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
London's Stonebridge residents object to new off-licence
Residents in Stonebridge, Brent, fear a proposed off-licence could undo a decade of progress against crime. Will the council approve the controversial plan? Read the full story.
Lewisham Council pays £100 over complaint delay
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
Councillors face suspensions in government standards overhaul
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.
Two West London Labour Councillors Resign
Two Hounslow Labour councillors resign, citing a 'toxic' environment and a 'deeply flawed' selection process ahead of the 2026 local elections. Read the full story on the internal party crisis.
Hackney cuts agency staff spending to £39m
Hackney Council reduces agency staff expenditure from £53m to £39.6m while facing recruitment challenges in specialist roles. Discover how the borough is transforming its workforce.
Town U-turns on nativity parade donkey ban
A Lancashire town's Christmas nativity parade is back on with its donkeys after a council policy mix-up caused public outcry. Read how community spirit saved the tradition.
Council pays £500 for 5-month investigation delay
Kingston Council failed to investigate an alleged assault on a pregnant woman for five months. The local authority has now paid £500 compensation following a watchdog ruling.
Pothole road repairs could take 103 years
Homeowners on a pothole-riddled Oxfordshire road are told repairs could take over a century due to council funding shortages. Discover the full story and national issue.
Salford bin plan sparks antisemitic backlash
A councillor's radical solution to waste problems in Broughton Park has triggered death threats and community tensions ahead of a crucial vote on 19 November.
London's First Tourist Tax Proposed for Brixton
Lambeth Council is debating a tourist tax for Brixton, sparking fierce debate among local businesses. Could this save or sink the area's struggling high street?
Serious housing fraud uncovered at London council
A Newham Council housing officer manipulated systems to assign 35 properties to ineligible individuals, uncovered via whistle-blower. Council seeks to recover homes amid temporary accommodation crisis.
Green Party wins first Hounslow councillor in defection
Former Labour councillor Guy Lambert joins Greens after expulsion, becoming first Green representative on Hounslow Council. Read about West London's political shifts.
Mum fined £1k for 'fly-tipping' an envelope
A single mother and mental health nurse from Feltham was fined £1,000 by Hounslow Council for leaving a cardboard envelope next to full bins. Read her story and the council's response.
TV Star Nick Knowles Confronts Council Over Centre Closure
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles urges Hillingdon Council to engage with families after controversial closure of therapeutic garden centre for adults with learning disabilities.
Bexley Council's Erith flats plan has no affordable homes
Bexley Council plans to demolish a 1930s Post Office for 33 flats, with no affordable housing due to a £113,000 projected loss. The decision faces local criticism.
Council tax exemption for terminally ill expands
Marie Curie's campaign secures council tax relief for terminally ill residents in 16 English councils, easing financial pressure on thousands of families.
Silchester Estate refurbishment 'a joke' for residents
Residents on a West London estate describe how a £40m refurbishment has turned their homes into a permanent construction site, with broken lifts and no heating for months.
Wisbech's 'Crap' Christmas Tree Sparks Fury
Wisbech Town Council removes a 'half dead' Christmas tree after public outrage. A new 28ft 'healthy specimen' has been installed. Discover the festive drama.
Council worker's £3k supermarket spending spree
A Kensington and Chelsea Council employee spent over £3,000 in Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose using council funds. Discover how the fraud was uncovered and what actions the council is taking.
Reform UK suspends Kent councillor in latest party crisis
Kent County Council member Isabella Kemp becomes the latest Reform UK representative suspended amid internal party turmoil and mounting controversies.
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