Local government1 day ago'Political games' prevent council agreeing budgetCouncillors in Central Bedfordshire will meet again on Thursday to try and agree balanced budget.1 day ago2 days agoHat-mad town celebrates 150-year milestoneIt is 150 years since Luton, a town synonymous with hats and cars, became a municipal borough. 2 days ago2 days agoCouncil approves 9% tax hike after furious debateAn eight-hour debate that sparked walkouts approves a band D rise of about £145 in Worcestershire.2 days ago2 days agoNine local authorities set council tax rises above rate of inflationHouseholds in Aberdeenshire and Moray face a 10% rise, while Edinburgh and Fife will see increases at the lower end of the scale.2 days ago2 days agoCouncil tax rises in Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire and North Lanarkshire It comes after North Ayrshire Council announced a council tax rise of 8.5% on Wednesday.2 days ago2 days agoEdinburgh and Fife council tax increases among lowest in ScotlandEdinburgh confirmed it will raise council tax by 4% - lower than originally planned - while Fife will go ahead with a planned 5% rise.2 days ago3 days agoFrom peelings to power: Where does our food waste go?We go behind the scenes at a food waste processing plant in Northamptonshire.3 days ago4 days agoMinister has 'significant concerns' about councilA minister says she has "significant concerns" about Somerset Council's financial planning.4 days ago4 days agoCornwall Council agrees £59m savings proposalsCouncil tax bills will rise by 4.99% in the county as the authority attempts to balance its books. 4 days ago...
