VE Day: Council duties under the Armed Forces Covenant
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Geoff Wild, Legal & Governance Consultant, looks at the duties of councils under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Council called to Beckham’s raucous birthday dinner
06/05/2025 Council intervenes after David Beckham's 50th birthday bash prompts complaints by the neighbours. |
King Charles visits Southport after fatal stabbings
21/08/2024 The King visited Southport yesterday to meet those affected by the 29 July knife attack and the violent disorder that followed. |
Councils urged to use legal powers to tackle riots
15/08/2024 The Government has urged councils to be ready to use their legal powers to combat rioting as authorities remain on high alert for further disorder. |
Councils praise community spirit after peaceful protests
08/08/2024 Local authorities and police have praised the community spirit of counter-protestors who gathered across England yesterday following recent violent disorder. |
Council to support businesses after racist attacks
06/08/2024 Belfast City Council has agreed to financially assist business owners struck by ‘racist criminal attacks’ during disorder at the weekend. |
