Local government1 day agoLabour council leader ousted after four months Labour's Tahmina Saleem is replaced by Amjid Ali with a coalition now in charge of a unitary council.1 day ago2 days agoStafford town council plans move aheadStafford edges closer to a town council with elections proposed for 2027.2 days ago5 days agoEx-Falkland Islands official appointed by councilAndy Keeling's appointment comes after the chief executive went on a leave of absence.5 days ago5 days agoRayner defends pause to local council overhaulThe cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.5 days ago6 days agoCouncil bans people from meetings after disorderCouncillors allegedly faced "aggressive and intimidating" behaviour at a recent meeting.6 days ago6 days agoCould there be a tourist tax where you live?Mayors in England will be given the power to impose a new fee on visitors' overnight stays, in a move the government says will mean more money can be invested into local areas.6 days ago6 days agoLGR director on £120k to stay after plans shelvedThe council says the local government reorganisation role will start with "preparatory work".6 days ago6 days agoVisitor levy 'wrong tax at wrong time' says tourist boardRegional mayors will be able to charge visitors under government plans to be announced on Thursday.6 days ago6 days ago£50m council cuts will impact NHS, says hospital chairWarrington Hospital chair says the council's proposed £50m cuts will have an unintended impact on NHS.6 days ago...
