Top stories in the latest issue:

NEWHAM
The Olympics host borough will launch a “truth commission” looking into suspected links between organised crime and the Labour council.

NORFOLK
Talking about problems with the county’s children’s services is now considered a sacking offence.

FLINTSHIRE
Ombudsman to investigate an alleged affair between the council leader and a married member of staff.

BRADFORD
City council celebrates as taxis get safer – now only 30 percent of them fail their safety checks.

SUTTON
Permission for a new primary school is granted just half a mile downwind of a new incinerator.