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UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

London council using LTNs to raise money is illegal, says judge

A High Court judge quashed six Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes in Croydon, ruling the council unlawfully implemented them primarily to generate revenue rather than improve safety and air quality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Is No 10 seeking its own destruction? Why else would it botch its council plans and hand a victory to Farage? | Polly Toynbee

The government pursued a major English council reorganisation despite severe public-service crises, near-bankrupt councils, and limited political justification or public support.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'It's getting to rock bottom', cash-strapped council says

London boroughs face escalating budget shortfalls up to £4.7bn by 2028-29, requiring more central funding, housing and transport support, and new local fiscal powers.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Labour accused of trying to 'bury the truth' over the true cost of asylum seekers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Almost £122 million in migrant accommodation funding allocations to local councils remain undisclosed, leaving councils claiming financial shortfalls and rising council tax burdens.
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