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Wandsworth Council plans record 94% council tax rise

Wandsworth Council plans record 94% council tax rise

Wandsworth Council has approved plans for a record 94 per cent council tax increase that will add £958 to average Band D bills starting in April 2027.

Politics ·17 Sep 2026, 05:07 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester

Andy Burnham believes the whole of England can be like Manchester

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing to replicate the Greater Manchester devolution model across all of England by 2028, sparking debate over local taxes.

Politics ·13 Sep 2026, 03:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes

Durham County Council descends into chaos amid internal disputes and police probes

Durham County Council has plunged into internal turmoil, marked by bitter councillor disputes, leaked emails regarding standards probes, and resignations.

Politics ·9 Sep 2026, 20:08 ·Clara West 3 min read
UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

UK government halts local council overhaul plans following legal advice

The UK government has abruptly halted a sweeping overhaul of local government across England following new legal advice, throwing reform timelines into uncertainty.

Politics ·7 Sep 2026, 15:07 ·Clara West 3 min read
UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England

UPDATE: UK PM Andy Burnham says aims to empower regions in England

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a major devolution package allowing regional mayors to retain a share of locally collected taxes.

Politics ·31 Jul 2026, 16:47 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors

Reform UK council pays £75,000 for union flag scheme after no sponsors

A union flag display in Nottinghamshire, originally promised to be funded by local business sponsors, is now being paid for entirely by the council.

Politics ·4 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Clara West 4 min read
Reform UK plans to scrap EDI policies at Staffordshire County Council

Reform UK plans to scrap EDI policies at Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire County Council's Reform UK leadership has introduced a cabinet paper proposing the removal of equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. The proposals are currently undergoing formal governance reviews to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Politics ·2 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Clara West 3 min read