Hammersmith and Fulham Council faces criticism for failing to produce minutes from over 35 meetings with developers including Chelsea FC and QPR, despite claiming transparency leadership.
Labour's reversal on delaying local elections sparks controversy as Woking council receives a £500m bailout. The move raises questions about democratic integrity and local government reform in Surrey.
Lambeth residents face a 4.99% council tax increase from April 2026, pushing Band D bills above £2,000 annually. The Labour-run council cites funding pressures for essential services and temporary accommodation costs nearing £105 million.
A serial thief nicknamed 'Hamster' by staff stole nearly £2,000 worth of food from a West London Greggs over six weeks, targeting the store 38 times before being caught.
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The City of London Corporation receives praise for leadership and climate action in a peer review, while facing criticism over social housing backlogs and financial pressures.
Westminster City Council freezes its main council tax for 2026/27, using £19.7m in reserves to balance the budget and proposing £59m in savings by 2029 to address financial pressures.
Hartlepool's Labour councillors are considering a mass resignation, accusing the government of betrayal over insufficient funding for children's social care, which has ballooned in one of England's poorest areas.
Croydon Council plans to move the South London Coroners Court from Davis House to its headquarters, citing outdated facilities and financial strain, with costs shared among four boroughs.
Merton Council plans a 4% council tax increase for 2026/27, citing government funding changes. Band D bills to rise by £64 yearly, with cuts and savings over £7.2 million.
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Bristol council defends a new bench installed facing a brick wall, promising future shade from a planned tree. This sparks a broader discussion about poorly placed benches in cities like York, where many overlook unlovely views or turn away from scenic vi
Two men from Enfield and Palmers Green have been fined a combined £1,160 for Blue Badge fraud after using stolen and cancelled badges in Lodge Drive Car Park.
A West London McDonald's has failed in its court appeal against Hammersmith and Fulham Council's decision to deny extended operating hours, with magistrates ruling the refusal was 'proportionate and necessary'.
Wandsworth Council confirms a minimal 2% council tax increase for 2026/27, keeping it the lowest in the UK. Despite special permission to raise rates above the national cap, the borough continues its freeze policy, with average Band D households paying £1
Reform UK's showcase council in Kent has passed its first budget with a 3.99% council tax increase, drawing criticism for exposing the authority to over £410m in financial risks and cuts to vulnerable services.
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Lewisham residents face a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, with Band D households paying £2,237. The hike comes alongside £30 million in budget cuts, including reductions to children's services and adult social care.
Islington residents face a 4.99% council tax increase, with Band D paying £96 more annually. The North London borough cites tripled homelessness spending and rising service demands as key drivers.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council introduces a new Public Spaces Protection Order targeting professional begging groups, face coverings, and anti-social gatherings with £100 fines.
Tewkesbury residents may be fined for leaving bins out, as local society cites property devaluation, unsightliness, and accessibility issues in historic area.
Wandsworth Council plans to freeze its core council tax share and implement a minimal 2% adult social care increase, keeping bills the lowest nationally despite special powers to raise rates higher.
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Croydon residents face another maximum council tax increase of 4.99% as the borough grapples with historic £1.4bn debt and soaring service demands, despite recent government funding changes.
A groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of England's council areas have youth work 'black holes' with minimal services despite high deprivation and antisocial behavior, highlighting severe inequalities and funding cuts since 2010.
Youth centers in Knowsley, Merseyside, including The Boyzee at Halewood Youth in Community Centre, are battling severe funding shortages despite serving communities for nearly six decades. Research reveals the borough has the most youth work 'black holes'
Labour-run Southwark Council has spent over £6,000 on takeaways and food deliveries since 2022, with opposition calling it 'frankly insulting' during a cost of living crisis.
Rotherham Council offers £500 grants for Union Jack and St George flags, accused of appeasing far-right groups in a town with history of racial conflict and asylum protests.
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Waltham Forest Council requires a £19 million government loan to balance its budget, with 72% of spending on social care and housing. Council tax will rise 4.99% as the borough faces an £80% housing demand surge.
Hounslow Council confirms no frontline service cuts despite maximum 4.99% council tax increase, with £125m investment in new social homes and budget clarifications on housing and domestic violence support.
Bromley Council proposes a 4.99% council tax increase, adding £97.58 to average bills, while warning of £30m annual losses from government funding changes by 2028/29.
Richmond residents face a council tax increase of up to 4.99% from April 2026, with Band D households paying nearly £2,500 annually due to government funding reductions.
Sutton Council plans a 4.99% council tax increase and £13.3 million in cuts, blaming government funding reforms and rising demand for services.
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Brent Council has temporarily closed St Raphael's Community Centre in Stonebridge due to fire safety concerns, sparking criticism from residents over lack of notice and transparency.
