Leicester residents face council tax and rent increases as the council struggles with significant budget shortfalls. Leicester Council Tax and Rent to Rise Amidst Budget Cuts Leicester council tax will increase in April. The council approved a 4.99% rise, which is the maximum increase allowed. Band B properties will pay £1.44 more weekly, generating about…
Steve Dally disputes a £70k council charge on his home extension. He urges Waverley Council to investigate potential misconduct. Surrey Grandfather Fights £70k Bill Demands Waverley Council Probe A man, Steve Dally, received a bill for £70,000 for a home extension and believes the council made a mistake. He wants Waverley Council to investigate and…
Van dwellers in Bristol arm themselves after a caravan arson attack. Tensions rise between them and locals. Bristol Van Dwellers Arm Themselves After Caravan Arson Attack Some van dwellers in Bristol have armed themselves. This happened after someone set a caravan on fire. The fire occurred on Monday, February 17, at Clifton Downs. Police are…
A hen harrier vanished in County Durham. Both police and the RSPB are looking into this suspicious disappearance. Rare Hen Harrier Disappears in County Durham Under Suspicious Circumstances A rare bird vanished in County Durham. It’s a big loss. Police and the RSPB seek information regarding a hen harrier that disappeared in January in the…
South Gloucestershire council tax will rise by 4.99% after councillors approved a budget deal due to rising costs. South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns South Gloucestershire council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Councillors agreed to a tough budget. Social care costs are rising quickly. Residents may not see much benefit. The…
Belfast considers a ticket surcharge to boost its music scene, inspired by Bristol’s initiative and Glasgow’s venue fund. Belfast Council Considers Charge on Live Music Tickets Belfast Council is thinking about a music fund. The fund would help local musicians and venues. They are looking at Bristol’s “Bristol Nights” model. Bristol Nights is from a…
Council spent £60,000 on a report criticizing its £1 million free school meals program but allegedly hid the findings. Southwark Council Accused of Hiding Critical Free School Meals Report Southwark Council is in trouble. They spent £60,000 on a report that questioned the value of their £1 million school meal program, and then hid it.…
M6 road work starts between Lancaster and Kendal. £4 million project includes lane closures and a 50 mph speed limit. M6 Roadworks: Four Months of Closures Begin for Essential Repairs They are fixing the M6. The work, costing £4 million, will help stop flooding. The work is between Lancaster and Kendal. The project started Monday,…
The Stoke-on-Trent play spot is now open! Vandalism repairs and new equipment upgrades cost £150,000. Tunstall Park Play Area Reopens After £150k Overhaul and 10 Month Closure The Tunstall Park play area reopened after renovations. It cost £150,000 to fix it up. The park had been closed since April of the previous year. The council…
Council uses drones and vehicle seizures to combat fly-tipping, issuing fines up to £1,000 to deter offenders. Calderdale Council Uses Drones and Seizes Vehicles to Fight Fly-tipping Calderdale Council is fighting fly-tipping. They now use drones and seize vehicles. This helps against illegal dumping. In 2024, officials learned about these new tactics. The council also…