Dan Peters 21 July 2025

Farage says Reform 'facing obstructionism'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused some council officials of obstructing the work of his councillors.

Last month Warwickshire CC's chief executive Monica Fogarty refused a request from the 18-year-old Reform leader of her council to remove a Pride flag from County Hall.

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Mr Pothole: Fix our roads before another life is lost

Britain’s roads are in crisis – and no one knows that better than Mark Morrell, aka Mr Pothole. LocalGov reports.

What approach should councils take towards improving UK roads?

Phil Sabin, Technical Director at sustainable building solutions company Holcim UK, explores how long-term thinking is vital to improving UK roads.

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