#councils

#councils

Local elections in England on May 1 will elect 23 councils and six mayors, impacting a significant number of voters.

Local elections taking place in England and Wales with a focus on councils, mayors, and police commissioners.

Hundreds of homeless families in London were given 24-hour ultimatums to accept housing outside the capital or face homelessness, driven by rising rents and housing allowances.

Enfield council's relocation policies left over 100 families homeless last year due to their refusal to move outside the borough.

Rental arrears to councils are rising dramatically, putting tenants at risk of homelessness and straining local authorities.

Stone-cold facts illustrate that social tenants are facing unprecedented financial challenges due to rising rents and static wages.

Councils face a funding crisis with a projected £54 billion shortfall due to rising social care costs, risking cuts to essential local services.

Local elections in some areas may be delayed due to proposed government restructuring of councils aimed at creating larger unitary authorities.

The local council apologized and will improve communication regarding housing allocations after a complaint.

Mrs. X's experience highlights issues in the transparency of the housing application process.