44 h. ago ‘I have lost a friend’: Tories in Jenrick’s constituency shocked by defection to Reform

While voters in Jenrick’s Newark constituency were mixed on the decision, members of the local Conservatives felt betrayedFor Sam Smith, Thursday began as an ordinary day. The Conservative councillor was preparing for a budget scrutiny meeting at the Reform-led Nottinghamshire county council hall, where he is leader of the opposition, when he received a message from long-time friend Robert Jenrick.The MP’s message to the Newark Conservative Association’s group chat queried what local pubs they could visit to oppose Labour’s hike on business rates. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago Council budget deficit reduced to half a million in one Welsh county

The current gap in Merthyr Tydfil is now £509,000 with cost reductions of £3.58m being planned

Economics

64 h. ago Housebuilder MJ Gleeson blames council planning departments and Budget for lack of new homes

Housebuilders have suffered the biggest slump since the pandemic with much of the blame placed on the timing of the Budget.

Society

3 d. ago Council tax rises must be worth it as SNP Budget 'does not deliver' for local authorities

Record View says any rises must be justified to voters as good value for money – or councillors could feel voters’ wrath.

Economics

4 d. ago West Lothian Council gets more than 10,000 responses on budget cuts

It is the highest response the council has ever achieved and also outstrips the feedback neighbouring authorities have had over their own budget plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots face huge council tax rises as SNP Budget 'does not deliver' for local authorities

Cash-strapped councils are already closing community centres, swimming pools and other local services in a desperate bid to balance their books.

Economics

5 d. ago Higher council tax rates for long term empty homes to continue in Welsh county

Vale of Glamorgan Council voted to continue with council tax premiums on long term empty homes and second homes with some exceptions

Politics

5 d. ago Trial in Welsh county aims to change the way people choose to travel

The trial aims to address a problem faced by people without a driveway at home

Politics

5 d. ago Family homes worth £1.5m could yet be hit by Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' as officials promise to ensure new levy will raise as much as possible

At her Budget in November, the Chancellor announced a 'high-value council tax surcharge' in England on homes above £2million from April 2028.

Society

5 d. ago Apology issued after people faced weeks of missed bin collections in Welsh county

The chief executive of Merthyr Tydfil Council has issued a statement explaining the reasons for the delays

Politics

5 d. ago How the Scottish Budget affects you – from Child Payment increase to new council tax bands

SCOTTISH Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison today unveiled the SNP's Budget for the year from April, as Holyrood gears up for May's election. The Nats minister had around £750million more than expected due to extra cash from the Treasury and better forecasts. But with mounting spending on devolved benefits and public sector pay, SNP chiefs...

Economics

6 d. ago Construction of new Paisley Grammar School 'on time' and 'on budget' as Renfrewshire Council issues update

Local authority confirms job is scheduled to be finished by this summer, with large parts of interior progressing to completion.

Economics

6 d. ago Council tax rise being looked at in Welsh county to help fund huge pressure on services

It's part of budget proposals that Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to consult on for the next financial year

Economics

6 d. ago All the roads where speed limits are set to change in one Welsh county

Speed limits on three roads are set to be increased from 20mph to 30mph and limits on three others are due to go the other way in the Vale of Glamorgan

Politics

9 d. ago London City Council passes amended budget ordinance, approves body camera requirement

London City Council passes amended budget ordinance, approves body camera requirement  WTVQ

Politics

9 d. ago Flagship Reform council proposes to raise tax almost 4% after pledging cuts

Kent County Council produced a draft budget for 2026-27 on Thursday evening, revealing a 3.99% council tax hike.

Politics

9 d. ago 'Shambles' claim as deprived area of Welsh county to get huge injection of cash

Some did not think it was reasonable to pitch one deprived area against another

Politics

1 week ago London council, mayor pass emergency budget measure to address city’s finances

London council, mayor pass emergency budget measure to address city’s finances  Lexington Herald Leader

Economics

1 week ago London City Council cancels special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan

London City Council cancels special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan  WTVQ

Economics

1 week ago London City Council to hold special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan

London City Council to hold special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan  WTVQ

Economics