Category : Local Councils

Southwark Council Signals No Fine for Raye Over Housing Breach

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.

30/10/2025 15:33

West London Labour Councillor Suspended Amid Controversy: Local Politics in Turmoil

West London Labour Councillor Suspended in Political Storm

A Labour councillor in Hounslow has been suspended from the party following serious allegations, sending shockwaves through the local political landscape and leaving constituents demanding answers.

30/10/2025 15:24

Bexley Council's 'Frustrating' £22.5m Budget Warning: What It Means For Your Council Tax

Bexley Council's £22.5m budget gap warning

Exclusive: Bexley Council faces £22.5 million budget gap amid soaring costs and service demands, with council tax hikes likely for residents.

30/10/2025 15:16

South London Borough Crowned Among UK's Best Councils for Housing Delivery

Lambeth Council among UK's best for housing delivery

Lambeth Council has been ranked among the top local authorities in England for successfully delivering thousands of new homes while maintaining high development standards.

30/10/2025 14:29

£26.9 Million Transformation: London's 'Eyesore' Borough Set for Major Revamp

London's 'eyesore' borough gets £26.9m upgrade

A neglected London borough branded an 'eyesore' is set to receive a massive £26.9 million upgrade that will transform public spaces and community facilities across the area.

30/10/2025 10:21

Birmingham Council's Financial Collapse: The Shocking Truth Behind the Bankruptcy

Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Financial Crisis Deepens

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.

30/10/2025 11:23

Hounslow Council Considers Major Housing Policy Shift: New Permitted Development Rights Could Transform West London

Hounslow Council weighs housing policy shake-up

Hounslow Council is exploring controversial changes to permitted development rights that could allow commercial buildings to be converted into homes without full planning permission, sparking debate about housing solutions versus community safeguards.

30/10/2025 06:59

South London Council Defends 'No Mow May' Policy Amidst Resident Complaints

London council defends 'No Mow May' amid complaints

A South London council stands by its controversial decision to let grass grow wild during May, sparking debate between environmental benefits and resident concerns about neighbourhood appearance.

29/10/2025 15:55

Four-Day Week Faces Council Crackdown: South Cambridgeshire's Radical Experiment Under Threat

Council four-day weeks face government crackdown

Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.

29/10/2025 11:26