Councils warned over £16m fake pothole claims

09/06/2023

Insurance experts have warned councils over a rise in fake claims for damage to vehicles caused by potholes.

Council leader to resign over tree felling

24/03/2023

Plymouth City Council leader Richard Bingley intends to resign from his position next week, according to the ruling Conservative group.

Plymouth council contractors forced to stop tree felling

16/03/2023

Contractors working for Plymouth City Council cut down 110 trees at night before an injunction forced them to stop work.

Government launches campaign against rural speeding

07/03/2023

The Government has launched a road safety campaign to raise awareness of the risks of speeding and driving too fast for the conditions of the road, especially on rural roads.

Council hands back £100k fines after signs U-turn

02/02/2023

Lambeth Council has handed back £100,000 to drivers who were fined because of its confusing road signs.

Local government funding to be slashed by a further £1.3bn

03/10/2018

Council budgets will be cut by a third next year, causing 'dramatic' reductions in services, local government leaders have warned.