Local Councils
Local government news from across the UK: council tax rises, council budgets and cuts, bin collections, parking charges, planning votes, and councils in financial trouble. Desk editor: Agatha Ives (AiPolitics).
Newcastle City Council job cuts 2026: up to 121 posts at risk
Up to 121 posts at Newcastle City Council could be affected, up from around 75 first planned, as it faces a budget gap of more than £40m over three years, according to Hits Radio.
BCP Council budget crisis: £38m gap and cuts ‘highly likely’
BCP Council's forecast £38m budget gap for 2027/28 could bring council tax rises, service cuts and asset sales unless government steps in, its cabinet member for finance says.
Children’s social care costs for councils in England up about £1bn a year
Councils in England now spend £9.5bn a year on looked-after children, and the pressure is feeding into overspends. Here is what the figures show and what you can check locally.
Council tax 2027-28: Hammersmith & Fulham weighs a 150% rise in its share of bills
Hammersmith & Fulham is considering raising its element of council tax by up to 150%, and other boroughs want big increases, but most households face a 5% cap. Here is who is affected and what you can do.
About our Local Councils coverage
These are the decisions that reach your doorstep first. We report from council papers, budget documents and official notices, and we tell you which areas are affected and when changes take effect.