Local government

Over-running meeting webcasts cost council thousands

People owe billions in council tax ahead of rises

Councils urged to work together ahead of shake-up

Labour to shift council funding to poorer areas

Council leader sorry for 'poor people' social post

Labour suspends councillor over 'offensive' tweets

Elections cancelled due to lack of candidates

Thurrock Council debt expected to rise to £1.1bn

Care for vulnerable adults behind £5m overspend

Labour-led council survives no confidence vote

Emissions up in Cherwell despite 4% cut target

Council boss slams government over rail link refusal

Council staff expected to work three days at office

Crisis-hit Croydon Council needs reset, MP says

Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year

Three options for new councils announced by leaders

Former council leader returns to top job

Visually impaired voters to trial ballot paper aid

Cash-strapped council 'not out of the woods'

Council spends £4.56m on agency workers

Crisis-hit council fails to find new finance boss

Residents' view on unitary authorities published

Views sought in local government shake-up