Yellow warning results in power outages, downed trees and flooding across County WexfordUnexpected severity of weather warnings leading to significant local disruptions.
Parking fines set to rise across LondonParking penalties in London will rise by 30% to discourage anti-social parking and address rising enforcement costs.
Sadiq Khan could be considering a tourist tax for LondonLondon is considering a potential tourist tax similar to those in other cities, as Mayor Sadiq Khan examines evidence from various locations.
Parking fines set to rise across LondonParking penalties in London will rise by 30% to discourage anti-social parking and address rising enforcement costs.
Sadiq Khan could be considering a tourist tax for LondonLondon is considering a potential tourist tax similar to those in other cities, as Mayor Sadiq Khan examines evidence from various locations.
More than 600 arrests in year-long crime crackdownThe Love Finsbury Park project has significantly reduced crime rates through a collaborative approach among local authorities and police.
Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcyCouncil tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptciesLocal authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this yearCouncil tax bill will rise by 106 this year on average for a Band D property in England.Councils are struggling to provide frontline services and are facing funding challenges despite recent boosts.
Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this yearLocal authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcyCouncil tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptciesLocal authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this yearCouncil tax bill will rise by 106 this year on average for a Band D property in England.Councils are struggling to provide frontline services and are facing funding challenges despite recent boosts.
Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this yearLocal authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
Mystery drones fly near military base, Trump's golf course in New Jersey, FBI investigatingThe FBI is investigating large drones spotted over New Jersey, raising safety and security concerns.
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in CaliforniaGavin Newsom issued an executive order for removal of homeless encampments, stating local authorities hold the decision-making power.
Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third dayUrgent rescue efforts are underway for a truck driver trapped in a sinkhole in Japan, facing complications from water leaks and erosion.
Cat up a tree' call leads to capture and relocation of California mountain lionA mountain lion was safely relocated after being found in a tree in a Tustin neighborhood, showcasing cooperation among local authorities.
Mystery drones fly near military base, Trump's golf course in New Jersey, FBI investigatingThe FBI is investigating large drones spotted over New Jersey, raising safety and security concerns.
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in CaliforniaGavin Newsom issued an executive order for removal of homeless encampments, stating local authorities hold the decision-making power.
Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third dayUrgent rescue efforts are underway for a truck driver trapped in a sinkhole in Japan, facing complications from water leaks and erosion.
Cat up a tree' call leads to capture and relocation of California mountain lionA mountain lion was safely relocated after being found in a tree in a Tustin neighborhood, showcasing cooperation among local authorities.
The most complained about places in Romford revealedResidents in Romford are increasingly reporting public issues, particularly around bus station timetables, street lighting, and public transport stops.
Businesses is England set to pay additional 1.1bn in business tax this year, but the 'worse is yet to come' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBusinesses in England are expected to pay an additional £1.1 billion in business rates for 2024/25, exacerbated by coming cost increases.
The financial time bomb facing special educational needs podcastThe education system's funding crisis has made it increasingly difficult for families to secure necessary support for children with special needs.
TfL pays out 2m in pothole compensation claimsOver 2 million has been paid in pothole compensation claims by Transport for London in three years, reflecting worsening road conditions.
TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data revealsOver £2 million paid by TfL in pothole compensation claims between 2021 and 2024 highlights ongoing road maintenance issues in London.
Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealedCouncils must act swiftly to repair potholes as government allocates increased funding for road maintenance.
Number of reported potholes in England increases 40% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPothole reports in England surged by 40% year-on-year, costing drivers nearly £500m in repairs.Suffolk is identified as the area worst affected, with a 180% increase in pothole reports.
TfL pays out 2m in pothole compensation claimsOver 2 million has been paid in pothole compensation claims by Transport for London in three years, reflecting worsening road conditions.
TfL pays out over 2m in pothole compensation claims in three years, data revealsOver £2 million paid by TfL in pothole compensation claims between 2021 and 2024 highlights ongoing road maintenance issues in London.
Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealedCouncils must act swiftly to repair potholes as government allocates increased funding for road maintenance.
Number of reported potholes in England increases 40% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPothole reports in England surged by 40% year-on-year, costing drivers nearly £500m in repairs.Suffolk is identified as the area worst affected, with a 180% increase in pothole reports.
Thousands of homeowners facing higher local property tax bills this year as councils raise chargesLocal authorities are increasing property taxes to fund community infrastructure projects.Affected areas include Cork, Westmeath, Tipperary, and Galway.
Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardensSignificant increase in parking fines in Ireland in 2023 generates over €14 million for local councils.
Thousands of homeowners facing higher local property tax bills this year as councils raise chargesLocal authorities are increasing property taxes to fund community infrastructure projects.Affected areas include Cork, Westmeath, Tipperary, and Galway.
Revealed: The counties with the highest rate of parking fines last year after councils increased traffic wardensSignificant increase in parking fines in Ireland in 2023 generates over €14 million for local councils.
You can't avoid building new housing, minister tells councilsLocal authorities face mandatory housebuilding targets with no flexibility to refuse, aiming for 370,000 new homes annually in England.
Mapped: Refugee homelessness on the rise in nearly 100 UK councilsThe demand for emergency housing help for homeless refugees has surged dramatically, outpacing previous years and creating a significant strain on local authorities.
Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner saysCouncils must meet government housing targets despite concerns about their feasibility.
UK housing crisis: what does Labour's shake-up of planning rules involve?The UK government aims to build 1.5 million homes by reforming planning rules to address the housing crisis.
You can't avoid building new housing, minister tells councilsLocal authorities face mandatory housebuilding targets with no flexibility to refuse, aiming for 370,000 new homes annually in England.
Mapped: Refugee homelessness on the rise in nearly 100 UK councilsThe demand for emergency housing help for homeless refugees has surged dramatically, outpacing previous years and creating a significant strain on local authorities.
Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner saysCouncils must meet government housing targets despite concerns about their feasibility.
UK housing crisis: what does Labour's shake-up of planning rules involve?The UK government aims to build 1.5 million homes by reforming planning rules to address the housing crisis.
UK areas where you're most likely to be employed in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEpsom and Ewell leads UK local authorities in employment rates for residents aged 16-64, reaching 91.7%.Areas such as West Oxfordshire and Reigate and Banstead also showcase notable employment rates.
UK areas claiming the most unemployment benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBirmingham has the highest unemployment benefit claims in the UK as of October 2024, showing a notable increase compared to 2023.
Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | LettersLocal authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.
100m spent in England on failed efforts to block children's Send supportLocal authorities spent over £100 million on legal battles to deny support for special educational needs, with poor tribunal success rates and urgent reform needed.
Special needs funding claims in English schools increasingly being refused'Councils are increasingly denying additional funding for special educational needs unless supported by legal documents like EHCPs.
Fix SEN funding to avoid absurd' council deficits in England, IFS saysCouncil deficits in England for special educational needs could exceed £8 billion without radical reform.
Psychologist shortage is hampering special needs support and intervention | LettersLocal authorities are refusing special educational needs funding, leading to inequitable access to support for children with educational needs.
100m spent in England on failed efforts to block children's Send supportLocal authorities spent over £100 million on legal battles to deny support for special educational needs, with poor tribunal success rates and urgent reform needed.
Special needs funding claims in English schools increasingly being refused'Councils are increasingly denying additional funding for special educational needs unless supported by legal documents like EHCPs.
Fix SEN funding to avoid absurd' council deficits in England, IFS saysCouncil deficits in England for special educational needs could exceed £8 billion without radical reform.
Tories only spent a quarter of money allocated to levelling upThe Conservatives allocated £10.6bn for regional levelling up but only spent £2.5bn due to bureaucracy and inflation.
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says RaynerThe overhaul of planning rules aims to streamline housing development by empowering local officers, addressing land use conflicts, and increasing new home construction.
Wales pushes ahead with tourism tax plansWales is proposing a visitor levy to fund tourism sustainability, but concerns about job impacts have arisen.
Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announcesWales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.
Wales pushes ahead with tourism tax plansWales is proposing a visitor levy to fund tourism sustainability, but concerns about job impacts have arisen.
Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announcesWales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.
FOI requests show the vast majority of UK data center applications are approvedThe UK government is facilitating data center development, with high approval rates for applications in cities.
Fianna Fail pledge new 250m fund to convert unused land into parks and pitchesFianna Fáil launched a fund to enhance urban recreation and sports amenities in Dublin and promote socio-economic inclusivity.Fine Gael announced a comprehensive strategy to reinvigorate rural areas with significant financial support and community initiatives.
FOI requests show the vast majority of UK data center applications are approvedThe UK government is facilitating data center development, with high approval rates for applications in cities.
Fianna Fail pledge new 250m fund to convert unused land into parks and pitchesFianna Fáil launched a fund to enhance urban recreation and sports amenities in Dublin and promote socio-economic inclusivity.Fine Gael announced a comprehensive strategy to reinvigorate rural areas with significant financial support and community initiatives.
Labour's plan for buses explained as local authorities to take control'Local authorities in the UK will soon have greater powers to control and operate bus services, reversing years of deregulation.
Louise Haigh says she will support local 20mph speed limitsTransport Secretary Haigh supports local authorities' 20mph limits despite 70% public opposition, urging a shift from previous controversial policies.
Bus services across England to share 1bn boostThe UK government is boosting bus services with nearly 1 billion funding focused on need and deprivation, enhancing accessibility and frequency.
Labour's plan for buses explained as local authorities to take control'Local authorities in the UK will soon have greater powers to control and operate bus services, reversing years of deregulation.
Louise Haigh says she will support local 20mph speed limitsTransport Secretary Haigh supports local authorities' 20mph limits despite 70% public opposition, urging a shift from previous controversial policies.
Bus services across England to share 1bn boostThe UK government is boosting bus services with nearly 1 billion funding focused on need and deprivation, enhancing accessibility and frequency.
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black womanThe U.S. Justice Department is investigating the treatment of Black residents and those with disabilities by local authorities following a fatal police shooting.
Owner of illegal tattoo studios in Croydon fined nearly 7,000Mr. Brown was fined nearly £7,000 for operating unlicensed tattoo studios, highlighting the importance of compliance with local licensing regulations.
Warning about 'risks of BBLs' after companies banned from conducting proceduresNon-surgical Brazilian Butt Lifts can carry significant health risks, leading to hospitalisation and serious complications.
When Accountability Fades: The Toxic Reality Facing Bramley and BeyondBramley highlights a concerning trend of accountability evasion amidst ecological crises and corporate negligence.
Havering is London's cheapest borough for new build homes - studyHavering offers the most affordable new build housing in London, with a median price of £298,750.
Councils' 54m public liability bill mostly for 'slips, trips and falls', with cases settled last year up by 30pcLocal authorities face rising costs due to increased slip and fall claims, but insurance reforms may eventually reduce both claims and payouts.
Thousands targeted with phishing emails after cyber attack on Greater Manchester councilsA major cyber attack on Greater Manchester councils highlights significant risks local authorities face, particularly related to supply chain vulnerabilities.
Councils staggeringly 'unprepared' for Biodiversity Net Gain law roll-outOnly five local authorities in England have landowner Section 106 agreement templates for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) sites.
The children offered first primary school choice in north LondonOver 98% of London children received a place in one of their preferred schools for the upcoming school year.
When is the deadline to register to vote in the local and London mayoral elections?The deadline to register to vote in upcoming elections is fast approaching, with millions potentially missing from the voter register.
Councils to get more power in devolution revolution', says Angela RaynerAngela Rayner pledges more power to local authorities through devolution revolution.
Supreme Court says ban on homeless camping does not violate ConstitutionThe Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to anti-camping laws banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces.