The Local Government Ombudsman found Ealing Council committed multiple administrative faults in a sustainable drainage project at Lammas Park, following resident complaints about safety risks and unauthorized work.
Tower Hamlets Council approves 30-year lease for Mudchute Farm, 15-year lease for Shadwell boxing club, and community status for Shoreditch launderette after public campaigns.
The government has announced plans to create 15 new unitary councils in southern and eastern England, replacing 43 existing councils to boost housebuilding and economic growth.
Soney Erten and Jordaine Osaghae, both local mothers and professionals, are running as Green Party candidates in Crystal Palace and Anerley, aiming to become Bromley's first Green councillors in the May 2026 elections.
Martin Lewis warns up to 400,000 UK households could be in the wrong council tax band, with refunds worth thousands possible. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Kate Crawford, a Labour councillor for nearly 30 years in East Acton, has joined the Liberal Democrats after being dropped as a candidate for the 2026 local elections, shifting Ealing's political landscape.
The UK Statistics Authority has warned Wandsworth Council that its claim of freezing council tax for four consecutive years has the potential to mislead taxpayers, citing a lack of clarity on overall bill increases.
Redbridge Council is set to approve enhanced criminal background checks for all elected members through the Disclosure and Barring Service to enhance safeguarding measures for vulnerable groups.
Greenwich Council has approved controversial constitutional changes that limit public questioning, sparking accusations of 'political thuggery' and 'democratic attack' from opposition councillors and residents.
Traders at Ridley Road Shopping Village in East London are battling eviction after landlords refused to renew tenancies, threatening their livelihoods and a community hub dating back to 1880.
Council tax bills are set to rise across most London boroughs by 4.99% in April 2026, with only three exceptions. Use our interactive calculator to check your local increase.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting organized begging and antisocial behavior, with strong local business support.
Croydon Council will refund residents fined under six Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes after a High Court ruling found they were unlawfully introduced to raise revenue rather than improve safety.
Southwark Council faces pressure from hundreds of residents to revise parking restrictions in Dulwich Village, where local businesses report sharp declines in customers due to recent traffic schemes.
Bromley Council denies holding direct investments in Israeli arms companies despite pro-Palestine activists citing FOI data showing £1.3m in such holdings. The council maintains international politics are not its business.
Hartlepool Borough Council has suspended new applications for memorial benches after an audit revealed overcrowding and maintenance issues in key areas like the Headland and Seaton Carew.
Macan Lounge in Streatham Hill has had its licence revoked by Lambeth Council following repeated noise complaints, safety breaches, and obstructive behavior during inspections.
Hounslow Council fined an NHS nurse £1,000 for fly-tipping while missing over 2,000 bin collections in the same period, sparking public outcry and a petition.
Business owners in Wembley are stressed and scared following a series of attacks on multiple premises, with no arrests yet. The Met Police and Brent Council are investigating and providing support.
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.
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.
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.