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Labour accused of “defending the indefensible” during debate on Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Labour councillors were accused of “defending the indefensible” during a debate on the government’s planned cuts to Winter Fuel Payments. At Tuesday’s meeting of Bradford...
Middlesborough

No confidence motion and push for proportional leadership spark debate in Middlesbrough Council

Councillors who are dissatisfied with the status quo of how Middlesbrough Council is operating have submitted motions to be debated at today’s (Wednesday 16...
Housing

New scheme brought in to combat problem landlords amid warnings of “horrendous” conditions for tenants

Councillors in Newcastle have approved a new scheme it is hoped will crackdown on problematic landlords. The city council’s cabinet agreed to bring in a...
Housing

Council warned social housing in Newcastle is ‘failing to comply’ with 16 key standards

Officials have warned of “difficult decisions” ahead for social housing in Newcastle after it was revealed there are a number of gaps in the...
Business & Finance

Starmer told North East can ‘lead UK in offshore wind’ as mayor pushes for investment at Edinburgh summit

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to back major investment into green energy industries in the North East at the first meeting of the...
London

Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals leader of Islington Council as new deputy mayor for policing and crime

Sadiq Khan has revealed the leader of Islington Council, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, as his new deputy mayor for policing and crime. News of the appointment comes...
Newcastle

New leader of Newcastle City Council issues call for Labour unity after major upheaval

Newcastle’s new council leader has called on the city’s Labour Party to unite behind her after a period of dramatic upheaval at the Civic...
Environment

Weather blamed for over £300k highway repair overspend in Gateshead

Gateshead Council forked out more than £300,000 overspend in the last financial year to repair the area’s highways. A report, due to be discussed next...
Politics

UK leaders unite for first Council of Nations and Regions to drive investment and boost growth

Leaders from across the UK will come together in Scotland on Friday 11 October as the Prime Minister convenes the first Council of Nations...
London

Sadiq Khan defends transparency amid controversy over lavish donations to Labour politicians

Sadiq Khan has said he “understands the concerns” behind the row over hefty donations to senior Labour politicians, while defending the Government’s approach to...
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