referendum that takes place within or about a region or local administrative entity
OpinionSNP local government reform faces Edinburgh referendum challenge: Nationally, internationally and locally, it seems referendums are back in vogue ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/26642845.snp-local-government-reform-faces-edinburgh-referendum-challenge/
More than 85% of residents back Bloxham's updated neighbourhood plan in local referendum
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/more-than-85-of-residents-back-bloxhams-updated-neighbourhood-plan-in-local-referendum-9286715
Council approves Banburyshire village's blueprint to help guide future planning: Bloxham residents could soon see their updated neighbourhood plan formally ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/community/council-approves-banburyshire-villages-blueprint-to-help-guide-future-planning-9270973
Full list of areas facing bumper council tax hikes in 2027, including highest EVER 150% increase – how does yours fare?
thesun.co.uk/money/40593537/council-tax-hikes-2027-highest-increase/
Paid articlePaywall Stalemate after the referendum in Hemsbach and Laudenbach: The referendums lead to different requirements for the representatives in the school association ...
wnoz.de/nachrichten/weinheim-und-bergstrasse/patt-situation-nach-dem-buergerentscheid-in-hemsbach-und-laudenbach-1119445.html
Villages join revolt over migrant camps: Piddington creates blueprint to help other tiny parishes forced into housing thousands of asylum seekers
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/14/villages-join-piddington-revolt-over-migrant-camps/
Okinawans vote for governor with U.S. base, economy in focus: Okinawans on Sunday voted in the gubernatorial election with the incumbent, who opposes a ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/Okinawans-vote-for-governor-with-U.S.-base-economy-in-focus
Fylde coast leaders react to shock council shake-up 'pause' amid legal probe: It’s the latest twist in the long-running saga over the future of Lancashire’s ...
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/lancashire-council-shake-up-paused-fylde-coast-review-angela-rayner-government-council-leaders-8978076
The 36 areas where council tax is most likely to rise by over £120: Some London councils are thought to be discussing mammoth increases of 100 to 160 per cent ...
inews.co.uk/news/36-areas-council-tax-likely-rise-sharply-4731528
Date set for local referendum on the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan: A date has been set for the referendum on the Blyth Neighbourhood Plan.
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/politics/council/date-set-for-local-referendum-on-the-blyth-neighbourhood-plan-8848875
Southend Confelicity party petition over Bournes Green Chase: THE leader of a fledgeling political party has accused Southend Council of preventing him from ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26440047.southend-council-rejects-petition-bournes-green-chase/
Final weeks to comment on Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan: See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world
sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/final-weeks-to-comment-on-hailsham-neighbourhood-plan-8835687
Your letters: Concern over anti-social behaviour in Henley town centre: Write to: The Editor, Henley Standard, 1 Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon ...
henleystandard.co.uk/news/letters/708455/your-letters-concern-over-anti-social-behaviour-in-henley-town-centre.html
Andy Burnham could introduce new council tax bands in progressive shake-up: Mr Burnham, who is likely to be the PM by the end of the month after Sir Keir Starmer ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/andy-burnham-could-introduce-new-34295072
Keeping vital Derby services 'a priority' amid controversial major shake-up: Derby City Council could cease to exist in the coming years
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/keeping-vital-derby-services-a-11050804
Local groups seek common ground on St. Petersburg infrastructure tax: The Council of Neighborhood Associations, the Sierra Club and the Chamber of Commerce have ...
tampabay.com/news/2026/06/15/st-petersburg-infrastructure-referendum-property-tax-sierra-club-chamber-cona/
Green Party campaigner criticises Ilkley MP over sale of former tip: A ROW has broken out over the future of Ilkley’s former tip site after it emerged it has ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/26164327.green-party-campaigner-criticises-ilkley-mp-sale-former-tip/
NFDC invites residents to share views on New Milton plans: Residents are being invited to shape New Milton's future.
dailyecho.co.uk/news/26063465.nfdc-invites-residents-share-views-new-milton-plans/
Leeds village wins powerful new say over housing, green spaces and future development
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/council/leeds-village-residents-win-powerful-new-say-over-housing-green-spaces-and-future-development-6579789
Community feedback shapes next stage of Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan: Hailsham Town Council has welcomed strong community engagement and broad support following ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/council/community-feedback-shapes-next-stage-of-hailsham-neighbourhood-plan-5930522
Somerset council tax bill to rise by nearly £122 a year from April: Council tax continues to rise across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-council-tax-bill-rise-10858784
The Sentinel Mar 08
Martin Lewis’s tips on cutting council tax as prices set to increase: Some homes will face an increase of up to nearly 5%
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/martin-lewiss-tips-cutting-council-10853661
Make Your Day Mar 07
How much council tax rises by where I live this year: Here is a list of the latest proposed and confirmed council tax rises for 2026/27 in the North East and ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25884920.much-council-tax-rises-live-year/
Essex County Council tax rise below national increase: Essex County Council is the only top-tier authority in Eastern England not proposing the maximum 4 ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/25885398.essex-county-council-tax-rise-national-increase/
Council tax: how does Bradford compare with other areas?: The number of local authorities in England looking to impose the maximum level of council tax has ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25885731.council-tax-bradford-compare-areas/
Residents left divided on whether Romford and Havering should rejoin Essex: The local MP, who recently defected to Reform, says that have plans to take the ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/residents-left-divided-whether-romford-10824762
How much is your council tax rising this year?: Find out how much council tax could rise in 2026 to 2027, including areas allowed increases above 4.99% ...
which.co.uk/news/article/how-much-is-your-council-tax-rising-this-year-adgXA9f5uFpU
North Tyneside Council approves budget with £25m in cuts and council tax rise: North Tyneside Council’s Labour administration has voted through its budget ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/politics/council/north-tyneside-council-approves-budget-with-ps25m-in-cuts-and-council-tax-rise-5597123
Exmouth Journal Feb 12
Devon County Council warned of growing pressure on finances: The council said the final local government funding settlement from the Government relies heavily on ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/25844736.devon-county-council-warned-growing-pressure-finances/
Shropshire Council 'unlikely' to be able to increase council tax above 4.99 per cent
shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2026/02/05/shropshire-council-unlikely-to-be-able-to-increase-council-tax-above-499-per-cent/
OpinionScottish politicians must do their bit for weary consumers: Retailers are doing all they can in a hyper-competitive market to keep a lid on the cost of living
heraldscotland.com/opinion/25807902.scottish-politicians-must-bit-weary-consumers/
Lib Dem-led council ‘plans 7pc tax rise’: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council says it needs to fill a £183.1m hole in its budget
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/04/lib-dem-led-council-tax-7pc-tax-rise/
Lib Dem council in Dorset makes beach hut owners pay 100pc council tax: Discount abolished for hundreds of cabins as local authority blames ‘unprecedented ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/06/lib-dem-council-beach-hut-owners-100pc-council-tax-bcp-uk/
BBC Jan 05
Derbyshire County Council plans for maximum council tax rise: The council's Reform UK leaders say factors "beyond control" are behind plans to hike the tax.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2485kdvplo
Development of farmland in Warminster sparks concern: Residents in Warminster have voiced growing concerns as developers press ahead with proposals for two ...
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/25731692.development-farmland-warminster-sparks-concern/
Characterful village between Taunton and Wellington approves new housing plan: 'This is not a protection against development; it is more about saying: 'this is ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/characterful-village-between-taunton-wellington-10728199
New housing plan approved for small Somerset village: The small village of Oake, between Taunton and Wellington, has approves its new Neighbourhood Plan ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25727695.new-housing-plan-approved-small-somerset-village/
Bolton Council services in line for £12M funding boost: Bolton’s budget is set to be boosted by more than £12M in the year ahead.
theboltonnews.co.uk/news/25718300.bolton-council-services-line-12m-funding-boost/
OpinionContempt for local democracy shown by the Government over housing - Yorkshire Post Letters
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/contempt-for-local-democracy-shown-by-the-government-over-housing-yorkshire-post-letters-5407535
WSCC proposes delay to creation of Crawley town council: The county council expressed concerns over the potential establishment of a Crawley town council before ...
theargus.co.uk/news/25676997.wscc-proposes-delay-creation-crawley-town-council/
Government funding reform ‘a kick in the teeth’ for RBWM: Government proposals to reform council funding have been labelled ‘a kick in the teeth’ by the Royal ...
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/news/council-and-politics/702037/government-funding-reform-a-kick-in-the-teeth-for-rbwm.html
Redcar and Cleveland Council seeking Government help with £15m bail out to balance the books
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/redcar-cleveland-council-seeking-government-32995946
Finances 'red' at every council auditors have seen as SEND debts mount: 'We have systemic issues in local government that are then flagged as a red issue ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/finances-red-every-council-auditors-10676667
Control for Pool-in-Wharfedale residents over planning: Villagers will have a say on future building projects after voting overwhelmingly in favour of a ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/25652782.control-pool-in-wharfedale-residents-planning/
Middle-class families face unlimited council tax rises under Labour: Ministers plan to cut funding to wealthy authorities and redistribute the cash to poorer ...
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/20/middle-class-families-unlimited-council-tax-rises-labour/
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How does council tax work? What does it pay for - and what your payments are spent on by UK local authorities
sunderlandecho.com/business/consumer/how-does-council-tax-work-what-does-it-pay-for-uk-5399826
France's Minister for Overseas holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia: France's Minister for Overseas' first visit to New Caledonia is marked by ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/578612/france-s-minister-for-overseas-holds-marathon-political-talks-in-new-caledonia
President Nawrocki Blocks Four Controversial Laws: Vetoes on Oder Valley Park, Public Transport Cuts, and Return of Convicts to State Companies - | ...
polanddaily24.com/president-nawrocki-blocks-four-controversial-laws-vetoes-on-oder-valley-park-public-transport-cuts-and-return-of-convicts-to-state-companies/poland-today/62436
End of council could be nearing – but its likely dissolution may spark drama: The proposals have been contentious within Derby's political sphere from day ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/end-derby-city-council-edging-10619232
Small Somerset villages in fight to protect their rural character: And to shape how communities grow and change
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/small-somerset-villages-fight-protect-10555668
OpinionWhat it’s like being mayor of the angriest city in California: Lisel Blash is the soft-spoken, spectacled mayor of Fairfax. She’s also the target of a blistering ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/fairfax-mayor-recall-blash-21089499.php
Maximum Nottingham council tax rise looks 'likely' again: The city's leaders say the increase is not 'definite' but that it is the current assumption
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/maximum-nottingham-council-tax-rise-10568757
Small Somerset villages in fight to protect their rural character: And to shape how communities grow and change
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/small-somerset-villages-fight-protect-10555668
Kent Reform UK leader says no decision made yet on council tax: Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran says it is "too early to be having this conversation".
bbc.com/news/articles/c7840npy4lpo
mnrjournal.co.uk Oct 05 25
Radstock Town Council announce publication of draft neighbourhood plan: THE publication of a draft neighbourhood plan looks to provide an idea of what the future ...
mnrjournal.co.uk/news/radstock-town-council-announce-publication-of-draft-neighbourhood-plan-838250
A New Jersey man showed off his dance moves during a town hall meeting in Cranford, New Jersey and then discussed an increase in taxes due to a local ... Show more
