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Ealing Council ‘apologises’ after refusing to provide transport for boy with sensory and behavioural needs

A West London council told the parents of a boy with sensory and behavioural needs it was safe and reasonable for them to walk...

Slough Borough Council cause ‘speculation’ over council tax rise

Reports that Slough Borough Council wanted to raise council tax by almost 8 per cent this year were ‘speculation’ its leader has said –...

“I’d love to throw him in it.” Susan Hall and Sir Sadiq Khan ‘row’ over £22bn black hole

There was no love lost at City Hall on Thursday as former Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall said she would “love to throw” Sir...

‘Marmite’ street lights saved over ‘£8 million’

New street lighting installed across the district has proven to be “Marmite” – but has already saved over £8 million. The Smart Street Lighting Project,...

Devolution in West Berkshire could lead to ‘greater financial autonomy.’

Devolution in England is gaining momentum, with new deals shifting powers from Westminster to local and regional authorities. After a decade of devolution, a dozen...

Reform UK aims for control of Middlesbrough Council in next round of local elections

Reform UK have set out their ambition for gaining a majority of councillors at Middlesbrough Council, come the next set of local elections. Middlesbrough is...

Darlington’s MP’s sign removed after ‘administrative error’

A sign erected at the office of Darlington’s MP without planning permission has been removed. Workers at Lola McEvoy’s new office on Blackwellgate took down...

Community improvement fund scrapped by ‘out of touch’ Council

Darlington Borough Council has been accused of being “out of touch” after scrapping a fund to improve communities and support local initiatives. The Labour and...

West Midlands, highest UK poverty rate of 27%

Middlesbrough and Thornaby East constituency has the highest level of child poverty in North East England, according to a new report. The statistics come from...

‘Cash-strapped Slough Borough Council’ denied 8 per cent tax rise

The government has refused to allow Slough Borough Council to raise council tax by 8 per cent this year. If approved, it would have...

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