All the Council Tax discounts that could slash your bill ahead of April rise
Taxpayers all across England will see their council tax bills hiked from April.
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Man who kidnapped council receptionist from her desk with knife and meat cleaver sparked hospital lockdown and 'stand-off' with armed police
A man who held a council receptionist hostage at knifepoint inside her car at a hospital after kidnapping her from her desk has been jailed by a judge who called him a danger to society.
Major review launched into council's relationship with Manchester's grassroots music venues
A new independent review will examine how Manchester council can better support the city’s grassroots music venues.
Twelve Manchester organisations to share nearly £1m in council grants
A dozen arts organisations are set to share nearly £1 million in council grants over the next three years, it’s been announced.
Council orders new restaurant to remove 'modest' sign following neighbour complaint
A business owner has been ordered to take down a 'modest' sign from his restaurant following a neighbour's complaint that they could see the sign from their front window.
The ‘lifeline’ services which could close this month after losing council cash
Liaqat Ali is a carer for his disabled wife. Both born in Pakistan, the couple who live in Whalley Range rely on the support of the city's South Asian community.
Canadian universities need to be more inclusive for Para athletes, says Paralympic Athletes' Council chair
There's a yawning chasm between committing to inclusion and acting on it.
Council leader's pride over Sale town centre transformation
The leader of Trafford council has hailed extensive work being carried out to transform one of the borough’s largest towns - Sale. Coun Tom Ross said that Sale is ‘fast making a name for itself as a great place to live, work, visit and socialise’.