Croydon Council is urgently implementing a new debt recovery policy after an audit revealed it failed to chase over £9m in rent arrears from former tenants, raising questions about financial management.
Residents in Worcester are furious after school kids scratched '67' into dozens of cars, causing costly damage in a mindless vandalism spree.
A retired couple in Bolton face tearing down a £4,500 privacy fence after council rejects it for clashing with the area's character, citing colour and size issues.
Clanfield residents in Oxfordshire face severe parking issues due to popular pubs attracting celebrities like Kate Moss and Jeremy Clarkson, with some considering leaving the village.
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Bexley councillor James Hunt explains his decision to run as an independent in local elections despite Reform UK membership, citing frustration with party politics and focus on local issues like bin collection and potholes.
Nearly all London boroughs are raising council tax by the maximum 4.99% for 2026/27, with only a few exceptions. Get the complete list of confirmed increases across every borough.
Brent Council signs in Kilburn warn of up to five years imprisonment for feeding pigeons, drawing condemnation from wildlife officers as 'illegal' and 'morally wrong'.
Greenwich Council has apologized after the ombudsman found it incorrectly terminated a woman's homelessness relief while she was on a health trip, causing distress and financial loss.
Hounslow Council cancels 12 meetings, including resident forums, ahead of local elections. Conservative councillor demands Labour chairs return allowances, citing lack of public engagement.
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Labour councillor Kim Powell has been cleared of misconduct after an investigation into her suggestion to include the controversial Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in a Lewisham interfaith walk.
Residents near Petticoat Lane Market report rats 'the size of cats' attracted by food waste, plus noise, smoke, and fire risks from traders' activities, demanding council action.
A couple moving to a terraced street with on-street parking found a blunt note on their car, igniting a debate over neighbourly parking etiquette and legal rights in the UK.
A Bromley resident has been ordered to pay £916 after failing to respond to council enquiries about a large fly-tip discovered in Star Lane, St Mary Cray.
Merton Council has frozen its core council tax for 2026, citing strong financial management and a £50 million debt reduction. The Labour-run authority now boasts one of the lowest debt levels in the UK.
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Fish'n'Chick'n in Harold Hill, run by three generations of the Lipscombe family since 1952, will close on March 13 due to a Havering Council regeneration scheme that will demolish the building to make way for 481 new homes and community facilities.
Bexley Council has passed its annual budget, increasing council tax by 4.99% while allocating £30 million for road repairs and £2.5 million for playground improvements.
Hackney Council's 2026/27 budget allocates over £200 million for housing maintenance and £13.6 million for street repairs, funded by a 4.99% council tax rise. The budget meeting saw a Labour councillor defect to the Greens, highlighting political tensions
Westminster City Council has voted to freeze its share of council tax for 2026/27, using £19.7m from reserves to balance the budget. The move sparks accusations of political opportunism from the Conservative opposition, as a 2% rise in the social care pre
North Berwick residents have launched a destructive protest against new parking meters, causing £38,000 in damage. The council delays implementation amid business concerns.
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Harrow Council has permanently approved its one-hour free parking initiative across 13 car parks and all on-street bays, boosting local business footfall significantly since 2022.
Harrow Council approves maximum 4.99% council tax increase for 2026-27, with budget allocating funds to housing, road improvements, and antisocial behavior crackdowns.
Brent Council receives £7.8m government grant to launch Crisis and Resilience Fund, providing financial assistance for food, utilities, rent, and long-term support to prevent future hardship.
Traders at Hackney's historic Ridley Road Market are fighting eviction by offshore landlord Larochette, who cites police advice, but authorities deny closure requests.
Southwark Council has passed a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, adding £69 annually for Band D households. The Labour-run council faces an £80 million funding gap over three years, with opposition parties accusing them of failing residents.
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Greenwich Council will remove staffed provision at two Adventure Play Centres despite community opposition and political challenges. The council plans to invest £2.1m in remaining sites while converting others into unsupervised playgrounds.
Waltham Forest Council approves a 4.99% council tax hike, adding £113 annually for average band-D homes, alongside a £19m government loan to address budget deficits.
Council tax will rise across England, Scotland, and Wales from April 2026, with many areas facing steep hikes. Analysis reveals 82% of English authorities plan increases of at least 4.99%, while some councils in Scotland and Wales see even higher rates.
The Local Government Association projects temporary accommodation costs for homeless people in England will surge to nearly £4bn by 2029-30, with councils facing a growing funding gap.
Greenwich Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase and social rent hike while facing Conservative accusations of disrespect over Adventure Play Centre closures.
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Bromley Council approved a 4.99% council tax increase while Conservative members criticized Reform UK for not offering an alternative budget, sparking heated political debate.
