A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Beloved Finsbury Park bowling alley, Rowans Tenpin Bowl, could be demolished for flats under Haringey Council's new local plan. Public consultation ends December 19.
Croydon Council reveals how a £9m funding pot will tackle urgent transport issues, including dangerous Portland Road, new bus lanes, and cycling links. Discover the two-year plan.
Reform UK took control of 10 councils, including Lancashire. Seven months on, we examine the party's 'anti-woke' agenda, financial cuts, and a wave of complaints. Listen to the full report.
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Westminster City Council announces steep increases in burial and cremation fees at two cemeteries, with some costs jumping by 165%. Discover the full breakdown of council charge hikes.
Haringey Council's draft plan proposes a 190-home development on the site of the iconic Rowans Tenpin Bowl in Finsbury Park. The public consultation ends December 19.
Exclusive report reveals London councils' £555m reliance on consultants and outsourcing firms for basic services, raising democratic concerns. Read the full investigation.
A North London mother received £5,250 compensation after Brent Council's errors left her and her children without a home for over a year. Read the full Ombudsman report.
Greenwich Council is selling three underused car parks to raise funds for essential services, sparking backlash from local businesses and shoppers. Public auction set for December 11.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
A 1960s tower block in Camberwell, deemed a substantial fire risk, will be demolished. Southwark Council plans new council homes for the site. Read the full story.
Rochdale council faces criticism for waiting over five weeks to suspend CEO James Binks after receiving a report detailing unwanted sexual advances. Discover the full timeline and fallout.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
A Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.
Wigan's controversial 20ft golden statue is back for Christmas after locals campaigned for its return. The Roman gladiator figure had been removed following council complaints.
A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
Three London councils hit by cyber-attacks with data stolen from Kensington and Chelsea. Residents warned to be vigilant against suspicious messages. Systems disrupted across boroughs.
Labour councillor Katherine Dunne denies using offensive language toward Tory rival during heated council meeting. Conservatives demand resignation over alleged breach of conduct.
Wandsworth Labour faces accusations of twisting a manifesto promise on law enforcement officers as a political row erupts over crime figures ahead of local elections.
English mayors gain power to impose tourist taxes on overnight stays. Discover how much revenue this could generate and which cities are embracing the change.