Town Hall buys up over £60m worth of property in one-year spending spree
Council says purchases can further socialist values by providing space for ethical businesses and affordable homes
Emma Snaith
Council struggles to identify Universal Credit claimants ahead of roll-out
Mayor Philip Glanville last year denounced pilots of the new welfare scheme as ‘disastrous’
‘Toughest restrictions on nightlife in Britain’: Council approves controversial licensing policy in face of overwhelming opposition
Town Hall defends decision amid outrage from campaigners and a Twitter backlash
Gasps as Conservative councillor accuses Deputy Mayor of lying in row over fate of 73 bus route
Feryal Demirci’s claim that the opposition failed to lobby against the curtailment of the route was robustly challenged by Cllr Harvey Odze
Bailiffs come knocking for over 700 benefit claimants to recover council tax
The council says it does not ‘take the decision to use Enforcement Agents lightly’
SEND forecast around £9m more than agreed budget
The council scrapped changes to funding following protests – but is going ahead with cuts
Council forks out thousands to upgrade body-worn cameras for enforcement officers
Community safety team predicts the enhancements will lead to a £14k overspend
Hate crime consultation receives just 69 responses
The number of offences in the borough has increased by 332 since last year