councils
Turn the lights down low: Coventry council finds novel ways to cut carbon
Coventry council announced it will install dimmer switches on all 28,000 of the city’s street lights in a bid to cut carbon emissions and combat light pollution
Warning of rising crime as SNP secures budget thanks to Tory “buddies”
The Herald newspaper has reported a warning from the Scottish Police Federation that budget cuts to the police will see crime rates increase across Scotland.
Nottinghamshire County Council: numbers that aren’t adding up
There are signs that Tory-run Notts County Council’s budget proposals, advocating cuts totalling £33 million, aren’t be as well thought through as they suggest.
Conservative-run Leicestershire County Council – cutting costs by cutting more than 600 jobs
Tory-run Leicestershire County Council is to cut more than 600 jobs as a way of cutting the deficit, Left Foot Forward has learned.
Fresh headache for Cameron after “easy council” plans ruled illegal
David Cameron will now have to decide whether or not to introduce legislation if he wins the election enabling councils to charge for services.
Tory councils to blame for hidden charges, not government
Caroline Spelman, Conservative Local Government shadow, has sought to blame Tory local council tax rises on Whitehall - even though they are set locally.