A Devon councillor has been sentenced to 18 weeks in jail for harassment and abusive emails targeting council officials Councillor Jailed for Hitler Tirade and Harassment Campaign Devon: A councillor named Leonard Ford has been jailed for harassment. He sent abusive emails to senior council officers. His tirade included wild claims of corruption. Ford, 64,…
A Nottingham councillor claims he faced bullying and swearing during a Labour meeting, raising concerns about party conduct and accountability. Councillor Alleges ‘Unacceptable’ Bullying and Swearing at Nottingham Labour Meeting Nottingham: A Labour councillor is speaking out about a recent meeting. He claims party officials behaved inappropriately. One reportedly called the city council a “s***hole.”…
Solihull planners will decide on a car port application linked to a councillor’s partner next week, ensuring transparency in the process. Councillor’s Partner’s Planning Application Reviewed by Solihull Committee Solihull: Next week, planners will decide on a car port application. The applicant is the partner of a local councillor. This situation raises some eyebrows, so…
A councillor suggests a wall to separate Bromsgrove from Birmingham amid crime concerns Call to ‘Build Trump-Style Wall’ to Keep Criminal Brummies Out of Bromsgrove Bromsgrove: A councillor sparked a discussion about building a wall. This wall would separate Bromsgrove from Birmingham. The idea came after complaints about crime from Birmingham residents. Worcestershire councillor Adam…
Nottingham’s Trent Bridge requires urgent upgrades to lighting and barriers, as a councillor highlights safety and aesthetic concerns. Trent Bridge Urgently Needs Attention for Barriers and Lighting Improvements Nottingham: Trent Bridge needs some serious care. A local councillor says it requires better lighting and barriers. Built in 1871, the bridge has only seen one major…
Walkers confronted a motorbike rider in Sutton Park, Birmingham, urging police action against illegal riding. Fury as ‘Illegal’ Motorbike Rider in Birmingham Park Challenged by Walkers Birmingham: Walkers in Sutton Park confronted a motorbike rider recently. The rider was on a Sur-Ron electric bike, which is not allowed in the park. This incident was caught…
The North Tyneside Tories are urging Labour to suspend a councillor for controversial comments on grooming gangs. North Tyneside Tories Demand Suspension of Labour Councillor Over Grooming Gang Post North Tyneside: The Conservative Group leader is calling for action against a Labour councillor. This follows a controversial post on X about grooming gangs. Liam Bones,…
A Derby councillor reassures residents that parking spaces are sufficient despite worries about a potential crisis as new attractions open. Derby Councillor Claims City Centre Has Enough Parking Spaces Amid Concerns Derby: A councillor is stepping up to say there are enough parking spots in the city center, even with some folks worried about a…
Dudley borough’s community grant funding is back in the budget, easing concerns for local projects and events amid financial cuts Council Reverses Freeze on Community Grant Cash for Local Projects Dudley: Great news for the community! The council has decided to bring back the community grant funding that was frozen last year. This comes even…
A Tory councillor’s switch to the Independents has shaken up Cornwall Council, leaving the Conservatives without a majority for the first time in years Defection Leads to Tories Losing Majority on Cornwall Council Cornwall: Today, the Conservative party at Cornwall Council lost its majority after Councillor Mike McLening decided to join the Independent group. This…
Kent’s pothole crisis is hitting hard, with rising repair costs and a councillor’s ironic mishap highlighting the urgent need for action Kent’s Pothole Problems: Rising Costs and Ironic Delays for Councillor Frittenden: So, you won’t believe what happened to Sean Holden, the chair of Kent County Council’s highways committee. He was on his way to…
A councillor’s plan to run a motorbike repair shop at home has been denied, leaving him to reconsider his options for the future. Decision on Councillor’s Motorbike Repair Workshop Bid Near A417 Gloucestershire: So, there’s been some drama with a local councillor trying to set up a motorbike repair workshop at his home near the…
A Bridgend councillor is challenging a six-month suspension, arguing it’s too severe and he’s been unfairly labeled as cavalier in his actions Councillor Appeals ‘Too Harsh’ Punishment, Claims He’s Misrepresented Bridgend: An independent councillor, Steven Bletsoe, is making waves with his appeal against a six-month suspension. He got this penalty back in May 2024 for…
Local councillor highlights community backing for the proposed path in Gower Support Grows for New Cycling and Walking Path Across Gower Common Swansea: There’s some exciting news about a new path for walkers and cyclists in Gower. A local councillor, Lyndon Jones, has shared that the community is really getting behind this project. The council…
A councillor emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the challenges faced by local care services in the Vale of Glamorgan Public Urged to Understand the Pressure on Care Services in Vale of Glamorgan Vale of Glamorgan: A councillor is really pushing for the public to see just how tough things are for care services. Cllr…
Cllr Wendy Fitzgerald, a dedicated public servant, has died after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of community service in Swansea. Beloved Deputy Lord Mayor of Swansea Passes Away at 81 Swansea: It’s a sad day for the community as we remember Cllr Wendy Fitzgerald, who recently passed away after a short illness. She was…
A councillor insists that the council must retrieve unused recycling boxes from residents following recent collection changes Council Urged to Collect Unused Recycling Boxes After Changes Torfaen: A councillor is saying that the council should pick up those recycling boxes they handed out but aren’t using anymore. It’s a bit of a mess, really. So,…
