Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link

But a group of Conservatives - Conservative Way Forward - sent Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to hundreds of councils and other public bodies in 2022 asking for details ...

Councils in England will have to carry out leaflet drops and run surveys under new government guidance. Source link

The Conservative leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley, said local authorities "remain concerned about the potential for electoral staff to be overwhelmed with enquiries and voter authority certificate ...

New play parks, improved cycle paths and a King's Garden to mark the Coronation are included. Source link

"It is not right that stores are able to prominently display vaping paraphernalia for all to see, such as in a shop window, often in bright, colourful packaging that ...

There are fears councils could have to cut services as they struggle to deal with rising bills. Source link

The deputy first minister says he expects councils to match extra funding and avert strike action. Source link