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Two councils in England still without leader two months on from May local elections

The elections on May 7 resulted in 64 local authorities failing to see any single party secure a majority of seats

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Birmingham council faces legal action over decision to close adult day centres

Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decision

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Experts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bust

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Call for talks to safeguard jobs amid ‘tough decisions’ at Birmingham council

The council does not have the money to pay off an equal pay liability, estimated to be more than £1 billion.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Scottish Labour set for infighting over Anas Sarwar's 'no coalitions' line

A “BATTLE of wills” is expected to take place in Labour over Anas Sarwar’s decision to rule out formal coalitions, as councillors across…

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022