Reform budget plans "a risk to council services"
Reform councillors' plans would hurt the most vulnerable as finance expert gives unprecedented warning
21 Mar 2026
National News
Portsmouth wins gold standard for veterans
Portsmouth is flying the flag for Britain’s heroes after being crowned one of the very best councils in the country for looking after veterans.
21 Mar 2026
Much-loved city icons to get investment
The city's skyline and iconic venues are going to get a boost after investment was agreed by the Lib Dem-led council
21 Mar 2026
Land East of Coalpit Heath
Date set for Local Plan public enquiry
The public examination for the proposed South Glos Local Plan will start at 9:30am on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at The Council Chamber, Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood BS15 9TR.
21 Mar 2026
Planning & Development
New campaign against plans for 1,350 additional homes in the Green Belt at Coalpit Heath
South Glos Lib Dems have launched a campaign against proposals to build up to 1,350 new homes in the Green Belt east of Coalpit Heath on land not allocated in the emerging Local Plan.
21 Mar 2026
Haringey
Finsbury Park deal is an “insult to democracy”
Liberal Democrat councillors and local election candidates have responded angrily to Haringey Council’s decision to sign a five-year deal for festivals in Finsbury Park.
20 Mar 2026