COUNCIL FINANCES
A report for the Unison union reckons the £4bn black hole in council finances across Britain places "the very fabric of local society under threat".

SOMERSET
The cash-strapped council is so nervous of scrutiny that it tried to deny a council taxpayer the right to view its accounts.

HAVERING
After it was ordered to publish a dossier of racism and sexism allegations, the London borough has hired lawyers at great expense to keep it covered up.

LAMBETH
After the council's ex-chief exec was ordered to do 150 hours of community service after drink-driving, residents suggested how he might spend the time.

NEWCASTLE
Labour council leader Nick Kemp has resigned after being formally accused of bullying by the city council's director of investment and growth.

NOTTINGHAM
A city councillor is to be her county's deputy police and crime commissioner despite fierce criticism of her appointment without the job being advertised.

PLYMOUTH
The city council has hired the former chief exec of Exeter city council as "interim strategic director for growth" on more than £1,000 per day.


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