Former Warwickshire Deputy Leader Condemns Political Assistants as ‘Waste of Money’ Saturday, June 6, 2026 warwickshire reformuk politicalassistants councilbudget localgovernment stephenshaw georgefinch budgetcuts taxpayers councilpolitics The former deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council, Councillor Stephen Shaw (Reform UK, Polesworth), has publicly labeled taxpayer-funded political assistants as “a waste of money,” despite having supported their … Read More
DWP Council Tax Reduction Extended to Non-Benefit Households in England Thursday, June 4, 2026 counciltax disability dwp benefits disabledbandreduction england pensioncredit housing localgovernment taxrelief The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has expanded access to a valuable perk: the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is no longer limited to those receiving disability benefits. Households in England with disabled … Read More
Reform UK Accuses Dudley Council of Exclusion and 'Grubby Deal' in Committee Appointments Sunday, May 31, 2026 reformuk dudleycouncil localgovernment politics committees councilelections scrutiny labourparty conservatives councillors At Dudley Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, Reform UK’s leader raised serious concerns over what he described as a “grubby deal” orchestrated by rival parties to marginalize his councillors from key … Read More
Anger as Council Installs Speed Bumps Beside Potholes on Great Barr Road Sunday, May 31, 2026 speedbumps potholes greatbarr birmingham trafficcalming roadmaintenance localgovernment community safety infrastructure Residents and business owners on Booths Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham, are voicing frustration over the council’s recent installation of speed bumps, which have been placed directly adjacent to numerous potholes. Locals … Read More
Liberal Democrat Leader Set to Become Birmingham City Council Head Amid Coalition Talks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham council politics coalition liberaldemocrats greens leadership localgovernment negotiations harmer The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between … Read More
New council tax rule may let state pensioners defer payments until after death Monday, May 25, 2026 counciltax taxreform highvalueproperty pensioners localgovernment propertytax hvcts taxsurcharge statepensioners governmentpolicy The government is proposing a significant change to council tax rules that could allow low-income homeowners, including state pensioners, to delay payments on high-value properties until they sell their home or pass away. … Read More