17 h. ago Four Reform councillors suspended after footage of tense meeting leaked

Linden Kemkaran told members that KCC is a ‘shop window’ to show the country that Reform can govern well.

Politics

48 h. ago Four groups of people that can get 25% council tax discount while living with others

The single person’s discount isn’t the only way to cut council tax bills, but the discounts usually aren’t automatic which could mean many people are missing out

Politics

69 h. ago 'It's about getting more money for the council': How people feel about huge parking changes in city

We went to one of the busiest places in Cardiff for parked cars but surprisingly didn't come across many people in favour of new council plans to charge heavier vehicles more to park there

Politics

4 d. ago People in West Lothian can have their say during council's budget consultation

Rising costs are combined with significant increases in demand for some services

Politics

5 d. ago Shabana Mahmood accused of 'siding against local people' in Epping migrant row, as council launches new legal challenge to close down asylum hotel

Epping Forest District Council's High Court challenge claims accommodating asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel is a 'serious, flagrant and continuing' breach of planning laws.

Events

8 d. ago Thousands of UK households could get council tax discount and save hundreds

The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme is meant to help disabled people who may be in larger properties because of their needs

Politics

1 week ago UK council bans Union flags saying people behind campaign are 'far

Tower Hamlets Council offices in East London were the scene of heated protests when a group known as the Pink Ladies came face-to-face with pro-migrant and anti-fascist demonstrators

Politics

1 week ago Latest review reveals tenant participation across North Lanarkshire has grown year on year

There has also been an increase in tenants’ groups and more people coming along and being part of the council’s events.

Politics

1 week ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help bring down payments

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

1 week ago People on a low income could be due cost of living help from local council

People working full-time may also be able to pause Council Tax payments to ease financial pressure.

Politics

1 week ago New call for to scrap Council Tax payments for all pensioners

A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics

2 w. ago Council tax 100% discount: Full list of who has to pay nothing

You may need to provide evidence of your situation to get the full council tax discount

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of who can get a 100% council tax discount in the UK

The cost of council tax is set by your council and goes towards funding local services - but you may not have to pay at all.

Politics

2 w. ago Brits warned of 'global shortfall' that could make holidays more expensive

According to the Future of Work in Travel and Tourism report from the World Travel and Tourism Council, the world is facing a huge shortage in people working in the industry by 2035

Events

2 w. ago Council installs signs against begging at busy road junction

The council said that most people who beg are not homeless

Transport

3 w. ago Improved performance for North Lanarkshire Council on developing workforce

The six-monthly report on the council’s Brighter Futures programme notes that more than 1500 people have received support from NL Academies, gaining work, training and being guided to key sectors in the area.

Politics

3 w. ago Half the people on council's housing waiting list are in work

The shocking statistics revealed by a housing provider this week has shed light on just how bad the housing crisis in Wales is right now

Politics

3 w. ago Inside major new city housing scheme that people didn't want built

Ty'r Groes, which is built on the site of Canton Community Hall, will provide council housing for older people and includes a new community centre

Politics

3 w. ago The restaurant where 11 people fell ill is back open, but the council has said nothing

Eleven people were checked over by paramedics at Dosa Kingss, while two were taken to hospital

Politics

3 w. ago Game of Thrones legend Sean Bean turns people's hero as he leads fight against council

Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones star Sean Bean has been lauded as a local hero as he spearheads a campaign to protect greenbelt land from a local council's development plans

Sport