Category : Council Meetings


Lib Dems Call for Grace Period on New Passport Rule

The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to implement a grace period for new British passport requirements affecting dual nationals starting next Wednesday, warning of chaos and stranded travelers.

Birmingham Labour Anxious Ahead of Critical Budget Vote

Birmingham City Council's Labour group faces a tense Budget vote on Tuesday with a suddenly reduced majority. Plans include taxiing unwell councillors to ensure attendance as commissioners monitor the situation closely.

DWP Cold Weather Payments Replaced for 1 Million Households

The Department for Work and Pensions has scrapped Cold Weather Payments for over a million households, replacing them with new Winter Heating Payments in Scotland. More than 1,009,000 Pension Age Winter Heating Payments have already been issued.

Exeter Council Approves 2026/27 Member Allowances

Exeter City Council has approved its members' allowances for the 2026/27 financial year, based on recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel. The scheme, effective from April 1, 2026, includes basic and special responsibility allowances, with

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