Couple sub-let council house from 130 miles away
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Facing a £2.7m debt, Solihull Council is investing over £630,000 in an AI programme to generate significant savings, following the lead of other local authorities.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Complaints against Solihull Council have surged to a three-year peak, driven by issues with waste collections and highway maintenance. Discover the key findings and the council's response.
Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
Blackpool Council launches Household Support Fund offering £200-£300 payments to residents in financial difficulty. Check your eligibility and apply now.
Over 100,000 UK households in council tax bands F, G and H face an average £4,500 surcharge from Wednesday. Labour's new property levy sparks housing market concerns.
Blackpool Council offers £200-£300 payments via the Household Support Fund. No DWP benefits required. Learn if you qualify and how to apply for this vital help.
Pregnant Strictly pro Dianne Buswell wows fans with her growing baby bump and a cheeky joke after two stunning Blackpool dance performances. See the heartwarming reaction.
Strictly Come Dancing announces a terrifying 'instant dance' first for the remaining six celebrities. Find out what shocking twist awaits next week.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are demanding an All Stars series after former finalists Layton Williams, Ashley Roberts, Jay McGuiness and Danny Mac made a spectacular return. No one was eliminated this week.
Strictly Come Dancing faces a new injury crisis as Alex Kingston performs with a dislocated rib, following La Voix's exit. Will she continue?
Claimants of five key DWP benefits may be eligible for a council tax reduction. Check with your local council now to see if you can lower your payments.
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.