Politics

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...

Middlesbrough budget reactions from Cllrs

Middlesbrough Council’s 2024/25 budget is set to be voted on this month and the town’s cllrs have been asked for their reaction. Labour Mayor Chris...

Darlington Councillors ‘clash’ over photoshopped image

Furious councillors clashed over a photoshopped image alleging Darlington Council “doesn’t care” about the public. A heated Darlington Borough Council meeting on Thursday evening erupted...

Rent to rise for West London Council homes

Hounslow Council will increase rents on social homes from April by the maximum amount legally allowed. The council’s Cabinet voted unanimously in favour of...

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Dies at 92 – Global leaders pay tribute

Former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. His last rites will be conducted with...

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