The Latest Breaking News from Council

Heron Foods in Wallsend granted extended licence to sell alcohol until 10pm

Despite opposition from some residents, North Tyneside councillors have agreed to extend the shop's alcohol licence

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

Larne skate park plans underway as Council looking for "potentially suitable location"

Councillors have also advised of proposals for a “pump” track as part of regeneration plans for Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne

Belfast Live · Sep 30, 2022

Fury at Falkirk Council decision to close town hall before replacement is agreed

But the council says the decision will allow them to get a more modern building that will regenerate the town centre

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Town split over potential new homes on disused land

Knowsley Council answered some common concerns over the land

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

West Lothian tributes to sporting heroes after Commonwealth Games success

The council will send letters of congratulation to Commonwealth Games medallists and national team coaches.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

Council leader accused of 'deliberately painting worst case scenario' over growing deficit

Wirral's Greens criticised the handling of council finances but Labour say rising inflation is to blame

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

Work starts on new council houses at disused garage sites in Kirkby in Ashfield

“It is fantastic that work has started at these two disused sites in Kirkby"

Nottingham Post · Sep 30, 2022

Edinburgh mum slams school system that is destroying her autistic son's future

Hailey Paolozzi, 29, feels as though her son's needs are not being met by the Edinburgh school system and is pleading with the council and government to help her family.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

Council deficit balloons to £49m with vote asking for bailout expected soon

Asked if a bankruptcy declaration is possible, Cllr Williamson said there were no plans to, adding “people didn’t vote us in to abdicate responsibility"

Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022

Family ordered to demolish house before Christmas pin hopes on human rights probe

Stephanie Rolfe and Stuart MacDonald have been told to "dismantle" the moveable home they began work on in 2018 over a planning application row but their local MP has intervened

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022