Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Should councils spend money it?
As the cost of living crisis continues, one councillor says funding parties is not a priority. Read more BBC News
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Cycling and walking routes: Some councils 'not interested' in cash
Lee Waters says the attitude of some local authorities needs to change as he announces £50m in grants. Read more
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Local elections 2022: Boris Johnson admits it was ‘tough night’ for Conservatives as Labour win key London councils | Politics News
Boris Johnson has admitted it was a “tough night” for the Conservatives after the party lost some key local councils
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Election 2022: Highs and lows as councils find out their fate
There were a mix of cheers and disappointment in England as parties react to local election results. Read more BBC
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Elections 2022: Conservatives lose seats on English councils
England results 74 of 146 councils. Counting under way. Number of councillors LAB 1,182 (Labour 1,182 councillors) , +34 (34
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Local Elections 2022: Labour to advance in key battlegrounds but struggle to win many councils outright, poll suggests | UK News
Labour is likely to advance in key battlegrounds in the local elections but may struggle to win significant numbers of
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Can councils end London's loneliness epidemic?
London is one of the loneliest places in England according to the statistics. What can councils do? Read more BBC
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Elections 2022: How are local councils tackling climate change?
Local elections are taking place next week, and councils’ plans for the environment are under the spotlight. Read more BBC
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Scottish Greens call for more budget powers for councils
“Since 1999, the Scottish Parliament has failed to resolve this problem of a broken council tax system. We need to
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Lib Dems pledge extra powers for Scottish councils
The party says it wants to deliver a “power surge” to local authorities in the elections on 5 May. BBC
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London elections 2022: The area run by four local councils
On 5 May, Londoners across all 32 boroughs will go the polls to vote on who will lead their local
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Councils count the cost as they face pressure to cut off Russian energy contracts | Politics News
Councils are grappling with steep costs for breaking off contracts with Russian suppliers such as Gazprom as the government presses
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Remote learning considered due to Covid absences – councils
A rise in Covid absences in schools has prompted councils to consider temporary measures. BBC News
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Councils to be given power to run own bus services
The Scottish government says the move will allow councils to respond to their own transport challenges. BBC News
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Sanctioning Gazprom would legally protect councils, Salford mayor says
Pointing to the 1988 Local Government Act and the Public Contracts Regulations of 2015, he said the council did not
Read more English councils seek exit from Russian energy firm Gazprom deals
Councils across England are reviewing supplies from Gazprom following the invasion of Ukraine. Read more BBC News
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Dumfries and Galloway Council’s first female leader to step down
The following year, she was elected as a councillor for the Nith ward and was quickly appointed the first female
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Northern Ireland's 11 councils to increase rates
Councils say they have faced pressure due to revenue lost during the pandemic and rising energy costs. Read more BBC
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Cost of living crisis: Eat or heat now a ‘huge reality’, as councils face ‘unprecedented’ pleas for help | UK News
The cost of living crisis is triggering “unprecedented” requests for help to councils across England, Sky News has been told.
Read more Extra cash for Scottish councils in bid to avoid tax hikes
The Scottish government will give councils an extra £120m in an attempt to avoid big local tax rises. BBC News
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