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.
Category : Local Councils
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.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
Council tenants endure winter with broken windows
Enfield Council faces mounting criticism as tenants in council-owned flats suffer through broken and boarded-up windows during freezing temperatures, with repairs delayed for months.
Croydon's £32M funding gap vs Lambeth sparks outrage
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
London council wins vape shop court battle
Havering Council secures major legal victory to shut down illegal vape retailer in Romford, setting precedent for crackdown on shops selling to children.
Council's lavish spending on staff meals and hotels revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
Council's 'ironic' flag removal for Christmas lights
A Reform UK-led council faces criticism after ordering flags celebrating their election victory to be taken down to make way for Christmas lights, in a move locals call hypocritical.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
Neighbour from hell: Parties, pals and poo plague London home
A London resident's dream home has become a nightmare as noisy parties, constant visitors and shocking hygiene issues from neighbouring property create unbearable living conditions.
Council served expired salami to vulnerable residents
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
Reform UK Councillor Defects to Conservatives
A senior Reform UK councillor has dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservatives, citing growing discomfort with his former party's direction and leadership.
South London council in child exploitation report
A south London local authority finds itself under the spotlight after being identified in a major government report examining child exploitation risks across the country, raising serious questions about safeguarding practices.
Labour councillor defects to Greens in North London
In a stunning political move, Highbury West councillor Praful Nargund has abandoned Labour to join the Green Party, citing fundamental disagreements with Keir Starmer's leadership and controversial ULEZ expansion.
London council staff overpaid £480k in payroll scandal
Westminster City Council faces scrutiny after internal audit reveals nearly half a million pounds in staff overpayments, with taxpayers footing the bill for administrative errors.
Council: No Fine for Raye Over Housing Breach
Exclusive: Southwark Council indicates Grammy-winner Raye won't face penalties for housing rules violation, citing her 'exceptional circumstances' and local connections.
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