Staying Safe in Local Elections: Challenges and support for candidates
With local elections nearing, rising abuse fears are deterring candidates - this analysis explores risks, definitions, and new guidance to support safer campaigning.
Residents reminded to stay alert amid AI phone scams
18/02/2026 Northumberland County Council has warned residents to report suspicious phone calls following the rise of a new scam that uses AI-generated voice cloning. |
Snail breeding racket leaves holes in council’s finances
12/05/2025 Westminster City Council has unearthed a snail breeding racket which has been operating secret snail farms in empty office spaces. |
Thousands tricked by fireworks hoax despite council warning
02/01/2025 Thousands of people flocked to central Birmingham on New Year’s Eve after false claims circulated online that there would be a fireworks display at midnight. |
Council bosses warn scams are costing victims £10bn a year
07/08/2017 Town hall bosses are urging people to report all scams, which they claim are costing victims nearly £10bn a year. |
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Council issues warning over email phishing scheme
07/08/2017 Guildford Borough Council has warned people about falling victim to a scam which is using a false council sender address. |
