local government

3 articles

Nov 5, 2025 • via BBC News

Worksheet Oversight Bares 625 Resident Profiles

Three days online, low risk claimed, trust further eroded

A council's failure to redact consultation data exposed hundreds to potential harm, highlighting chronic underfunding and protocol breakdowns in local government data handling. This routine breach underscores broader institutional vulnerabilities across UK public services.

Oct 31, 2025 • via My London

£4.7 Billion Shortfall Drives London's Councils to the Edge

Half Face Bankruptcy by 2028 Amid Central Funding Cuts

London's boroughs confront a £4.7 billion deficit by 2028 due to underfunding and rising mandates, forcing cuts to essential services. This crisis, spanning parties, highlights systemic failures in UK local governance.

Oct 29, 2025 • via LBC

Snails Invade Vacant Offices in £370,000 Rates Dodge

Westminster Council uncovers sham farms exploiting agricultural exemptions

Fake snail operations in empty London offices evade £370,000 in business rates, exposing flaws in UK's tax enforcement. This scam strains local services and reveals persistent fiscal loopholes across governments.