Army of THOUSANDS of coronavirus tracers ‘will be recruited to track down infected people’s contacts’ as part of plans to stem the virus Council staff and civil servants will be among thousands drafted in to help Contact tracing was abandoned a month ago as ministers focused on testing Claims three-tier tracing system could be in … Read more
More than 2,500 council workers earn over £100,000-a-year, new analysis of public spending reveals The number of town hall officials on six-figure salaries increases to 2,667 There are 32 local authority executives earning more than £250,000 a year It comes as many councils hiked their annual tax bills by 3.9 per cent this month TaxPayers’ … Read more
A council has been slammed for banning all mourners at funeral services despite government guidelines stating they should be allowed to attend. City of York council has told grieving families they must wait outside the crematorium, while the ‘unattended cremation’ takes place with only a faith officiant allowed inside, before collecting their loved one’s ashes. … Read more
Wayne Rooney finally granted permission from council to park TRACTOR at his new £20m mansion after 21-month planning battle Derby star Wayne Rooney was granted permission to park a tractor at his home The former Manchester United idol was embroiled in a lengthy planning battle But Cheshire East council have finally approved plans for the … Read more
I live in the family home and until last September I was caring for my mum, who has Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, at home. She became too ill and had to go into a local care home. The cost is astronomical and I’m currently using my power of attorney to pay for mum’s care … Read more
China has been been given a place on the UN Human Rights Council despite a long-record of human rights abuses. The coronavirus outbreak originated in China late last year, reportedly in the ‘wet’ livestock markets in the city of Wuhan. The country has recorded 3,326 deaths from coronavirus and 81,639 cases but many speculate that … Read more
The owner of a Devon garden centre that was told to close its doors has opened today in defiance against an order he believes is ‘completely unfair’. Tony Joyner, who runs Plants Galore in Exeter, became one of the first businessmen in the UK to be served with a prohibition order after falling foul of new Government … Read more
April 1 is traditionally known as April Fool’s Day – but millions of households won’t be laughing when they realise it is a day that many bills will rise steeply. It will see council tax, water bills, TV licences and mobile bills, as well as a number of other household bills, rise significantly. Motorists will … Read more
Council staff are being ‘spat on and sworn at’ for enforcing coronavirus lockdown as police probe whether cyclist deliberately ploughed into PCSO leaving him with broken leg The Local Government Association said council staff face ‘sickening abuse’ Council workers have been physically and verbally attacked over the past week Police in Southend-on-Sea are hunting a … Read more
Millions of householders will receive council tax bills in excess of £2,000 next week as town halls put up their charges by twice the rate of inflation. Ministers revealed last night that bills will increase by 3.9 per cent on average, equivalent to £68 on the average Band D bill or £136 on the top … Read more