50 h. ago The homeowners being slapped with petty fines of up to £1,000 by jobsworth councils for leaving a SINGLE item of rubbish outside their properties

Bungling staff have threatened a mother who left furniture outside her property to go to a good home with prison and fined a man for putting his bins out a day early when he was going on holiday.

Society

6 d. ago Father's Day treats contain 'reckless' sugar levels, shoppers warned

An analysis found some paternal-themed bars and treats include almost a week's worth of sugar in a single item.

Events

8 d. ago South Ayrshire Council chief executive recorded appearing to break strict contract rules

A recording has emerged of Mike Newall, who is currently on a leave of absence from the council, discussing potential contracts.

Politics

9 d. ago South Ayrshire Council hit by new leadership crisis as Chief Executive takes leave of absence

Mike Newall's duties at County Buildings are to be carried out by his deputy, Lyndsay McRoberts.

Events

3 w. ago West Lothian pigeon racer fumes as he's told 'you have 28 days to leave site' by council

Tom Weir had heard rumours of the planned redevelopment of the site for the last two years, but insists no-one from West Lothian Council had any contact with him until he got the letter last week.

Politics

3 w. ago Changes to Welsh county will leave it with fewer community councils in next elections

A number of councillors opposed the plans, which they said would "dilute" local voices, but others argued the changes are needed to improve local democracy

Politics

3 w. ago Angela Rayner wages war on developers who fail to deliver on promised homes under 'radical' housing overhaul

The Deputy Prime Minister plans to give councils powers to seize land from unsatisfactory housebuilders who leave vital development sites unfinished.

Events