Caldicot's £456k 3G Pitch Upgrade to Start in January
Monmouthshire County Council announces a £456,000 investment to replace Caldicot Leisure Centre's pitch with a state-of-the-art 3G surface. Work starts January 2026. Follow the progress online.
Monmouthshire County Council announces a £456,000 investment to replace Caldicot Leisure Centre's pitch with a state-of-the-art 3G surface. Work starts January 2026. Follow the progress online.
Devon Council proposes new waiting and vehicle bans on Queen Street and Paul Street in Exeter. Businesses and residents urged to comment by 29 Jan 2026.
Redditch and Rugby are among 16 authorities requesting to postpone May's local elections due to a major government reorganisation. Critics claim Labour is 'running scared'.
Denise Wilkinson and Dave Taylor share how Lancashire County Council's Sensory Impairment Team provided priceless support, including long cane training, after sight loss. Discover the life-changing service.
Oxfordshire County Council consults on extending South Hinksey's 20mph zone to improve safety and encourage walking. Have your say via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.
Dudley Council's finance chief launches a blistering attack on Labour MPs, dismissing claims of a £76m funding boost as 'financial gaslighting'. Read the full budget clash details.
Devon County Council proposes new waiting and vehicle prohibitions on Queen Street and Paul Street in Exeter. Residents have until 29 January 2026 to submit their views on the plans.
Devon Council proposes new waiting and vehicle bans on central Exeter streets. No road markings will change. Public must submit views by 29 Jan 2026.
Households in the UK could see their council tax bills reduced to zero if a resident has a severe mental impairment and receives certain DWP benefits. Find out if you qualify.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, below the 4.99% cap. Plan includes £21.5m savings and £5.5m investment in children's services.
A Rugby Borough Council panel will decide whether to ask the government to cancel May's local elections, citing a £160k saving and upcoming council reorganisation. Read the full story.
A controversial plan to pay senior Worcestershire council officers bonuses to stay ahead of a 2028 reorganisation remains undecided. Critics call the proposal 'divisive and hurtful'.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
Eligible Surrey households can claim £300 e-vouchers for nine major supermarkets from January 1. Learn how to apply for this Government-funded cost-of-living support.
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer for 18 years, receives an MBE. She and her husband have cared for 13 long-term children. Discover how to become a foster carer in Powys.
Dr Tanya Moore, Essex County Council's Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care, receives an MBE for services to UK social work. Discover her three-decade career impact.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Reform UK seized minority control of Worcestershire County Council in 2025, ending two decades of Conservative rule. Discover the key events, financial crises, and political defections that reshaped the Midlands.