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.
Matt Browne shares his distressing battle with a parking firm after a ticket machine error led to a £100 fine while buying slippers for his dying father. Read his full story.
Mid and East Antrim council votes to rename Prince Andrew Way as residents report embarrassment. Discover why street name changes create administrative headaches across UK.
Exclusive first look inside Orpington's £17m refurbished Walnuts Leisure Centre as Bromley Council approves £22m West Wickham rebuild. Discover the new facilities coming to South London.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms cyber attackers copied archived data from 2006-2020. Learn how to protect yourself and what services are affected.
A Barking shop owner has been hit with a £1,315 court bill after his store's pavement display was found obstructing the street. Discover the full story and the council's warning.
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-run Hackney Council petitions government for rent cap powers as borough sees 49% rent rise since 2010. Could this be the solution to London's housing crisis?
A West London McDonald's can now operate 24/7 after agreeing to have a bouncer and ban delivery drivers from 2am to 5am, despite resident fears over antisocial behaviour.
Labour Councillor Hina Mir's car spotted in disabled bay days after colleague's scandal. Investigation launched as public outcry grows over double standards.
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.
Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.
A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.
Brent Council spends over £30,000 annually cleaning paan, a chewing tobacco. The zero-tolerance crackdown includes fines and health workshops. Discover the full story.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has severed office internet access after a major cyber attack, urging staff to work remotely. Key systems remain offline for days following the security breach.
Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council hit by a major cyber attack, disrupting services for 360,000 residents. Emergency plans are now in effect.
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read his full story and the council's response.
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Multiple London councils face a serious cyber attack with residents' data potentially compromised. Discover the latest on the investigation and what it means for you.
Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea councils are investigating serious IT breaches with the National Cyber Security Centre. Contact services are disrupted. Stay informed.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by a serious cyber security incident. NCSC assessing impact, critical services maintained. Read the latest.
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.
Ealing Council introduces stricter rules for landlords converting family homes into HMOs. New requirements include mandatory licensing and planning permission for all shared properties.
Multiple London councils including Westminster face significant cyber threats with systems potentially down until weekend. Staff warned of phishing attacks as services disrupted.
A single mother and NHS nurse faces a £1000 fine from Hounslow Council for placing an envelope near full bins. Critics call the penalty excessive and demand cancellation.
Multiple London councils hit by a significant cyber attack, forcing IT shutdowns and critical threat level escalation. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Mid and East Antrim council has unanimously voted to begin the process of renaming Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following the stripping of his royal titles. Discover the local reaction and the implications of the change.
Newham Council admits taking 'eye off the ball' on tax collection, leaving £31m uncollected since 2018 as it considers 9% tax hike and service cuts.