Stevenage Borough Council

But the opposition leader at Stevenage says the decision is "cowardly and unjustified".

A look ahead to elections, the East West rail link and special education by our political reporter.

The 13-year-old's mother says her son was "used for publicity" in the run-up to the Stevenage event.

Most of the 11 existing authorities want four new councils, but others go for two or three.

Cyclists call for road surface improvements and better park and cycle route lighting.

Local senior Labour figures say Mason Humberstone should now seek re-election on a Reform ticket.

The measure by Stevenage Borough Council is part of a bid to improve recycling rates at flats.